Welder

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 34 hours per week
• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 5 years or more
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Industrial

Tasks

• Interpret welding process specifications
• Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
• Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications
• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
• Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)
• 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
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
• Fit and weld parts together
• Read blueprints and drawings

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Forklift Operator Certification

Type of materials

• Stainless steel
• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Computer and technology knowledge

• AutoCAD

Equipment and machinery experience

• Soldering machine

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Machinery or equipment repair
• Structural construction
• Factory assembly
• Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking
• Resourcefulness

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Travel insurance

Support for mature workers

• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)