Welder

Job summary

Fit and weld various metals to fabricate and repair truck trailer systems, including frames and suspensions. Perform inspections, scheduled maintenance, and diagnose repairs according to B620 and other regulatory standards.

Job details

Responsibilities and Duties: * Fit and weld suspensions, fit and weld aluminum, steel, and stainless steel, fabricate body components using SMAW, GMAW and GTAW in all positions. * Preference given to those with B620 Experience. * Inspect tanks and tank trailer systems and components to diagnose and isolate repairs required: B620, other provincial and federal standards as necessary. * Adjust, weld, repair or replace parts and components of truck trailer systems including trailer frames, trailer bodies, trailer suspension and parts, using welding equipment, hand tools and other specialized repair equipment. * Test, adjust and inspect repaired systems to manufacturer's performance specifications. * Perform scheduled maintenance service. * Duties may be performed in a confined space, which involves climbing ladders and working above the ground. * Work involves a wide variety of positions. * The use of various hand tools, machinery and equipment will be required to manufacture metal products. * The ability to scan in and out of work orders is a must. * Read and understand production drawings, blueprints, work orders and other written instructions. * Advise supervisors on work performed, general trailer condition and future repair requirements. * If qualified, * One year of experience in aluminum welding preferred. * Work with Supervisors and Lead Hands to ensure continuous improvements in work cells, hitting quotas, welding according to pre-set parameters using MIG, ARC and TIG welding processes. * Help out in all areas of the repair shop, technicians, welders and parts. Qualifications and Skills: * Welding - SMAW, GMAW and GTAW, all positions. * B620 experience preferred. Mechanically inclined. * Excellent organizational skills. * Attention to detail. * Must be able to work independently. * Must be able to speak, understand, and write English competently. * Air and electrical experience is an asset. * Experience in Tank Trailer Service an asset.

What you’ll do

Fit and weld various metals to fabricate and repair truck trailer systems, including frames and suspensions. Perform inspections, scheduled maintenance, and diagnose repairs according to B620 and other regulatory standards.

Requirements

Proficiency in SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW welding in all positions is required, with B620 experience and aluminum welding preferred. Candidates must be mechanically inclined, able to read blueprints, and competent in English.

Listed skills

• Production · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Occupational safety · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred
• future · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• SMAW
• GMAW
• GTAW
• Aluminum Welding
• Steel Welding
• Stainless Steel Welding
• B620 Standards
• Blueprint Reading
• Fabrication
• Tank Trailer Repair
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Hand Tools
• MIG Welding
• ARC Welding
• TIG Welding
• Preventative Maintenance

Job areas

• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Transportation
• Engineering
• Construction