welder

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Odours

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
• Determine weldability of materials
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
• Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Type of materials

• Non-ferrous materials

Welding techniques

• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Structural construction
• Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking
• Resourcefulness

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance