About this role
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: At heights. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Odours. Dirty. Work setting: Commercial. Industrial. Manufacture. 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. Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment. 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. Monitor and read recording instruments to detect equipment malfunctions and ensure plant systems and equipment are operating within prescribed limits. Cut materials using power tools or by hand. Type of materials: Aluminum alloys. Copper and copper alloys. Magnesium alloys. Nickel alloys. Non-metallic materials. Stainless steel. Steel, iron and heavy metals. Titanium and special alloys. Welding techniques: Resistance, spot or seam. Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW). Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG). Gas metal arc welding (GMAW). Flux core arc welding (FCAW). Tubular. Friction. Multipass. Spray. Brazing and soldering. Equipment and machinery experience: Arc welding machine. Brazing machine. Butt or seam resistance welding machine. Gas welding machine. Soldering machine. Spot welding machine. Area of specialization: Custom fabrication. Truck repair. Machinery or equipment repair. Pressure vessels. Structural construction. Factory assembly. Cast iron and other metals. Mine construction. Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings. Process piping. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Standing for extended periods. Weight handling: Up to 9 kg (20 lbs). Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). More than 45 kg (100 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Tools. Steel-toed safety boots. Safety glasses/goggles. Gloves. Welding helmet. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral 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?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Morning. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Health benefits: Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Financial benefits: Life insurance. Other benefits: Free parking available. Parking available. Travel insurance.