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MIG (metal inert gas) welder

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly
  • Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
  • Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment

  • Noisy

Work setting

  • Relocation costs not covered by employer
  • Manufacture

Tasks

  • Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
  • Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications
  • Computer-aided design (CAD)

Type of materials

  • Aluminum alloys
  • Steel, iron and heavy metals

Area of specialization

  • Custom fabrication

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Physically demanding
  • Manual dexterity
  • Attention to detail
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Welding helmet

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Team player

Screening questions

  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

  • Evening

Employment terms options

  • Day
  • Overtime available

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits