fabrication welder

Job Description

<ul><li>Work Term: Permanent</li><li>Work Language: English or French</li><li>Hours: 40 hours per week</li><li>Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate</li><li>Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years</li><li>or equivalent experience</li><li><h2>Work site environment</h2><br></li><li>Dusty</li><li><h2>Work setting</h2><br></li><li>Industrial</li><li><h2>Tasks</h2><br></li><li>Interpret welding process specifications</li><li>Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment</li><li>Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications</li><li>Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines</li><li>Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)</li><li>Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment</li><li><h2>Type of materials</h2><br></li><li>Aluminum alloys</li><li>Stainless steel</li><li>Steel, iron and heavy metals</li><li><h2>Welding techniques</h2><br></li><li>Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)</li><li>Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)</li><li>Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)</li><li><h2>Area of specialization</h2><br></li><li>Custom fabrication</li><li>Machinery or equipment repair</li><li>Cast iron and other metals</li><li><h2>Transportation/travel information</h2><br></li><li>Own transportation</li><li>Valid driver's licence</li><li><h2>Work conditions and physical capabilities</h2><br></li><li>Manual dexterity</li><li>Attention to detail</li><li><h2>Weight handling</h2><br></li><li>Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)</li><li><h2>Own tools/equipment</h2><br></li><li>Tools</li><li>Steel-toed safety boots</li><li>Welding helmet</li><li><h2>Personal suitability</h2><br></li><li>Flexibility</li><li>Organized</li><li>Team player</li><li>Punctuality</li><li>Resourcefulness</li><li><h2>Screening questions</h2><br></li><li>Are you available for the advertised start date?</li><li>Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?</li><li>Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?</li><li>Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?</li><li>Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?</li><li><h2>Other benefits</h2><br></li><li>On-site amenities</li><li>Parking available</li></ul>