Welder-fitter

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 32 to 35 hours per week
  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience: Experience an asset
  • or equivalent experience

Work site environment

  • Noisy
  • Odours

Work setting

  • Industrial
  • Manufacture

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
  • Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
  • Determine weldability of materials
  • Operate hoisting and lifting equipment

Type of materials

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

Welding techniques

  • Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)

Equipment and machinery experience

  • Arc welding machine

Area of specialization

  • Custom fabrication

Transportation/travel information

  • Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

  • Tools
  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Face shield
  • Welding helmet

Personal suitability

  • Excellent oral communication
  • Team player

Screening questions

  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?

Employment terms options

  • Day
  • Weekend
  • Overtime available

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
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