laser beam welding machine operator

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Cold / refrigerated
• Confined spaces
• Dusty
• Noisy
• Odours
• Dirty

Work setting

• Various locations
• Commercial
• 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
• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
• Determine weldability of materials
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Type of materials

• Aluminum alloys
• Composite materials
• Copper and copper alloys
• Nickel alloys
• Non-ferrous materials
• Non-metallic materials
• Plasma coatings
• Stainless steel
• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
• Stud
• Spool
• Brazing and soldering
• Laser

Equipment and machinery experience

• Gas welding machine
• Soldering machine
• Spot welding machine

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel regularly
• 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
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods
• Overtime required

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses / goggles
• Safety harness
• Gloves
• Mask
• Face shield
• Welding helmet

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?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer