- Work Term : Permanent
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 44 hours per week
- Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting
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
- 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
- Aluminum alloys
- Steel, iron and heavy metals
Welding techniques
Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
Equipment and machinery experience
Gas welding machine
Area of specialization
- Custom fabrication
- Structural construction
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools / equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves
- Welding helmet
Personal suitability
Team player
Screening questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Health benefits
Health care plan
Support for persons with disabilities
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
Support for mature workers
Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Supports for visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)