welder-fitter

Education

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

Work setting

• Manufacture

Tasks

• Interpret welding process specifications
• Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and / or specifications
• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
• 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

Type of materials

• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• 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

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Up to 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

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking
• Resourcefulness

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Night
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities