welder

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Various locations
• Manufacture
• Repair
• Construction

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 brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
• Determine weldability of materials
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
• Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
• Operate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal
• 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
• Troubleshoot and make minor adjustments to equipment
• Test and replace defective equipment or components
• Set up equipment
• Report any malfunctions to supervisor
• Position, align and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly
• Perform informal inspections of completed welds
• Move and align subassemblies and components
• Mark defects
• Make adjustments to machinery
• Make adjustments to process variables
• Maintain work records and logs
• Maintain accurate records
• Cut, shape and fit materials to form parts and components
• Troubleshoot problems related to equipment
• Welding experience
• Monitor and inspect quality of material produced
• Provide technical and professional advice
• Consult with client, engineers or production specialists to establish product requirements
• Move products using forklift, crane or hydraulic hoist
• Co-ordinate work activities with other project supervisors or managers
• Monitor the calving process
• Perform pre-operational inspection
• Confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit

Supervision

• Welders

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Welder Trade Red Seal Certificate

Experience and specialization

Welding techniques

• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
• Spool
• Robotic equipment and systems

Equipment and machinery experience

• Welding equipment
• Soldering or welding equipment

Area of specialization

• Shipbuilding and repair

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Other benefits

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Employment groups - Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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