- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: French
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
- or equivalent experience
Work site environment
Work setting
- Civil (road and bridge construction, etc.)
- Commercial
- Industrial
Tasks
- Interpret welding process specifications
- 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
- Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)
- 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Type of materials
- Stainless steel
- Steel, iron and heavy metals
Welding techniques
- Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
- Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
- Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
- Submerged arc welding (SAW)
- Stud
- Multipass
- ARC spot
Equipment and machinery experience
- Gas welding machine
- Soldering machine
- Welding
Area of specialization
- Custom fabrication
- Structural construction
- Factory assembly
- Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Welding helmet
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Organized
- Team player
Screening questions
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently a student?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
Financial benefits
Long term benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Team building opportunities
Support for youths
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
