TIG (tungsten inert gas) welder

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 to 50 hours per week
• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 5 years or more
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Confined spaces
• Noisy

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• 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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Pressure Welding Certification

Type of materials

• Aluminum alloys
• Copper and copper alloys
• Stainless steel
• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
• Multipass

Equipment and machinery experience

Gas welding machine

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Pressure vessels
• Structural construction
• Factory assembly
• Ornamental work
• Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings
• Process piping

Transportation / travel information

Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Welding helmet

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking
• Resourcefulness

Screening questions

• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Night shift premium

Other benefits

• Free parking available
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