TIG (tungsten inert gas) welder

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work setting

• Industrial
• Manufacture

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
• 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
• Fit and weld parts together
• Fit plate or sheet steel work
• Fit and assemble components and machine parts to close tolerance
• Fit and adjust parts
• Fit and join sheet metal parts

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Aluminum alloys
• Stainless steel
• Steel, iron and heavy metals
• Titanium and special alloys

Welding techniques

• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
• Gas tungsten ARC (GTAW) (TIG)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine
• Gas welding machine

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance