welding machine operator

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Dirty

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Manufacture
• Repair
• Fabrication
• Assembly

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 hoisting and lifting equipment
• Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
• Operate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal
• Start up, shut down, adjust and monitor robotic welding production line
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Type of materials

• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Structural construction

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player
• Hardworking

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Evening

Employment terms options

• Shift
• Morning
• Night
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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

Other benefits

• Free parking available