lead welder

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience Experience 2 years to less than 3 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Outdoors Dusty Hot Noisy Dirty Work setting Repair Responsibilities Tasks 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 previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products Start up, shut down, adjust and monitor robotic welding production line Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment Weld or braze components Perform scheduled maintenance and minor repairs on equipment Operate machines and equipment Fit and weld parts together Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other work units Ensure that safety standards and departmental policies are met Assemble and fit metal and prefabricated parts to close tolerances according to blueprints Installing machinery and equipment Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers Requisition materials and supplies Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments Ensure safety procedures are followed Plan repair work to be performed Develop procedures to clean up contaminated sites Experience and specialization Welding techniques Brazing and soldering TIG MIG Equipment and machinery experience Brazing machine Welding Welding equipment Drill presses Type of industry experience Metal fabrication Area of specialization Machinery or equipment repair Tanks Truck-trailer repair Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Manual dexterity Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination Sitting Standing for extended periods Weight handling Up to 45 kg (100 lbs) Own tools/equipment Steel-toed safety boots Safety glasses/goggles Gloves Face shield Personal suitability Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Organized Team player Punctuality Hardworking

The lead welder will operate welding equipment, read and interpret blueprints, and ensure welds meet standards. They will also supervise and coordinate the activities of workers and perform maintenance on welding equipment.

Candidates should have a secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience and 2 to 3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in various welding techniques and equipment is required.

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• Welding
• Brazing
• Soldering
• TIG
• MIG
• Metal Fabrication
• Machinery Repair
• Equipment Maintenance
• Blueprint Reading
• Safety Procedures
• Team Coordination
• Attention to Detail
• Manual Dexterity
• Client Focus
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication

• Trades
• Manufacturing

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level