About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. At heights. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Odours. Dirty. Work setting: Various locations. Willing to relocate. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Civil (road and bridge construction, etc.). Commercial. Industrial. Institutional. Manufacture. Residential. Urban area. Tasks: Interpret welding process specifications. Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment. Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes. Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications. Computer-aided design (CAD). Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines. Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal. Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC). Determine weldability of materials. Operate hoisting and lifting equipment. Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products. Operate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal. Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment. Type of materials: Non-ferrous materials. Stainless steel. Steel, iron and heavy metals. Welding techniques: Stud. Tubular. Friction. Brazing and soldering. Area of specialization: Custom fabrication. Auto repair. Machinery or equipment repair. Structural construction. Factory assembly. Space equipment. Ornamental work. Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings. Security and safety: Basic security clearance. Drug test. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Own vehicle. Willing to travel. Willing to travel regularly. Valid driver's licence. Public transportation is not available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Sitting. Standing for extended periods. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Tools. Steel-toed safety boots. Hard hat. Safety glasses/goggles. Gloves. Mask. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Organized. Team player. Punctuality. Hardworking. Resourcefulness. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Flexible hours. On call. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Support for Indigenous people: Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations .