Welder

Job summary

Interpret welding specifications and blueprints, operate welding and cutting equipment, and fabricate or repair metal parts and products. Inspect welds for compliance with standards, determine material weldability, and maintain welding equipment.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Outdoors Responsibilities 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 oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC) Determine weldability of materials Operate hoisting and lifting equipment 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 Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate Fall Arrest Protection Training Course Forklift Operator Certification Experience and specialization Type of materials Stainless steel Steel, iron and heavy metals Welding techniques Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) Flux core arc welding (FCAW) ARC spot Equipment and machinery experience Arc welding machine Spot welding machine Area of specialization Custom fabrication Structural construction Additional information Security and safety Bondable Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination Standing for extended periods Own tools/equipment Steel-toed safety boots Hard hat Safety glasses/goggles Safety harness Gloves Face shield Welding helmet Personal suitability Client focus Excellent oral communication Flexibility Organized Team player Punctuality Hardworking

What you’ll do

Interpret welding specifications and blueprints, operate welding and cutting equipment, and fabricate or repair metal parts and products. Inspect welds for compliance with standards, determine material weldability, and maintain welding equipment.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience and 1 to less than 2 years of experience. Required credentials include WHMIS, fall arrest protection training, and forklift operator certification; a valid driver's licence and personal protective equipment are also specified.

Listed skills

• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Welding
• Blueprint Interpretation
• Weld Inspection
• Shielded Metal Arc Welding
• Flux-Cored Arc Welding
• Arc Spot Welding
• Flame Cutting
• Oxygen Arc Cutting
• Custom Fabrication
• Structural Construction
• Hoisting and Lifting Equipment
• Welding Equipment Maintenance
• Attention to Detail
• Hand-Eye Coordination
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Security & Safety