About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Various locations. Manufacture. Repair. Construction. 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. 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. Start up, shut down, adjust and monitor robotic welding production line. Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment. Weld or braze components. Troubleshoot and make minor adjustments to equipment. Test and replace defective equipment or components. Set up equipment. Report any malfunctions to supervisor. Position, align and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly. Perform informal inspections of completed welds. Move and align subassemblies and components. Mark defects. Make adjustments to machinery. Make adjustments to process variables. Maintain work records and logs. Maintain accurate records. Cut, shape and fit materials to form parts and components. Troubleshoot problems related to equipment. Welding experience. Monitor and inspect quality of material produced. Provide technical and professional advice. Consult with client, engineers or production specialists to establish product requirements. Move products using forklift, crane or hydraulic hoist. Co-ordinate work activities with other project supervisors or managers. Monitor the calving process. Perform pre-operational inspection. Confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit. Supervision: Welders. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Welder Trade Red Seal Certificate. Welding techniques: Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). Flux core arc welding (FCAW). Spool. Robotic equipment and systems. Equipment and machinery experience: Welding equipment. Soldering or welding equipment. Area of specialization: Shipbuilding and repair. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Ability to work independently. Personal suitability: Organized. Team player. Punctuality. Hardworking. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Long term benefits: Maternity and parental benefits. Other benefits: Other benefits. Support for youths: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.