Welder

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Noisy

Work setting

• Civil (road and bridge construction, etc.)
• Commercial
• Industrial

Tasks

• Interpret welding process specifications
• 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
• Operate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Type of materials

• Stainless steel
• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
• Submerged arc welding (SAW)
• Stud
• Multipass
• ARC spot

Equipment and machinery experience

• Gas welding machine
• Soldering machine

Area of specialization

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

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• 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

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Welding helmet

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• 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

• Experience an asset

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth