About this role
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. Cold/refrigerated. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Dirty. Work setting: Staff accommodation provided. Civil (road and bridge construction, etc.). Commercial. 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 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. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate. Welder Trade Red Seal Certificate. Type of materials: Aluminum alloys. Composite materials. Non-ferrous materials. Plasma coatings. Stainless steel. Steel, iron and heavy metals. Titanium and special alloys. Welding techniques: Resistance, spot or seam. Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG). Gas metal arc welding (GMAW). Flux core arc welding (FCAW). Spool. Multipass. Keyhole. Brazing and soldering. Equipment and machinery experience: Arc welding machine. Brazing machine. Gas welding machine. Soldering machine. Electrical wiring devices. Area of specialization: Custom fabrication. Truck repair. Machinery or equipment repair. Pressure vessels. Structural construction. Cast iron and other metals. Mine construction. Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings. Transportation/travel information: Willing to travel. Valid driver's licence. Travel expenses paid by employer. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Mask. Welding helmet. 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?. 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)?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Day. Overtime available. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Pension plan.