About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Outdoors. At heights. Cold/refrigerated. Confined spaces. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Work setting: Various locations. Remote location. Commercial. Industrial.
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.
- Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal.
- Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC).
- Operate hoisting and lifting equipment.
- Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products.
- Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment.
- Welding techniques: Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW).
- Flux core arc welding (FCAW).
- Equipment and machinery experience: Arc welding machine.
- Gas welding machine.
- Electrical wiring devices.
- Area of specialization: Machinery or equipment repair.
- Structural construction.
- Mine construction.
- Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings.
- Transportation/travel information: Own transportation.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Travel expenses paid by employer.
- Public transportation is not available.
- Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Physically demanding.
- Attention to detail.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- Own tools/equipment: Tools.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
- Safety glasses/goggles.
- Welding helmet.
- Personal suitability: Client focus.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility.
- Organized.
- Team player.
- Punctuality.
- Hardworking.
- Employment terms options: Early morning.
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.
- Employment terms options: Morning.
- Day.
- Health benefits: Health care plan.
- Other benefits: Free parking available.
- Support for youths: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.