metal inert gas (MIG) welder

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Asset languages

• Hindi
• Russian
• Filipino; Pilipino
• Panjabi; Punjabi

Work setting

• 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
• 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

Type of materials

• Aluminum alloys
• Non-ferrous materials
• Stainless steel
• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
• Stud
• Multipass

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Structural construction

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Weight handling

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

Own tools / equipment

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

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player

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
• Shift
• Flexible hours

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day

Financial benefits

• Night shift premium

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week