Overview
Languages
English
Education
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No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Asset languages
Work site environment
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Outdoors
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At heights
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Cold/refrigerated
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Confined spaces
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Dusty
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Hot
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Noisy
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Odours
Work setting
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Various locations
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Willing to relocate
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Remote location
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Relocation costs not covered by employer
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Commercial
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Industrial
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Manufacture
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Interpret welding process specifications
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Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
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Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
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Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications
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Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
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Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
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Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
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Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)
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Determine weldability of materials
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Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
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Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
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Operate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal
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Start up, shut down, adjust and monitor robotic welding production line
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Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment
Experience and specialization
Type of materials
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Aluminum alloys
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Composite materials
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Copper and copper alloys
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Magnesium alloys
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Nickel alloys
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Non-metallic materials
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Stainless steel
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Steel, iron and heavy metals
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Titanium and special alloys
Welding techniques
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Resistance, spot or seam
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Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW)
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Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
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Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
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Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
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Plasma arc welding (PAW)
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Electron beam
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Fusion welds
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Orbital
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Stud
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Thermit
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Tubular
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Spool
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Friction
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Multipass
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Spray
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Welding plastic
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Brazing and soldering
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ARC spot
Equipment and machinery experience
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Arc welding machine
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Brazing machine
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Gas welding machine
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Soldering machine
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Spot welding machine
Area of specialization
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Custom fabrication
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Auto repair
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Truck repair
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Machinery or equipment repair
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Pressure vessels
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Large diameter pipelines
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Structural construction
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Factory assembly
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Cast iron and other metals
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Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
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Willing to travel
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Willing to travel regularly
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Repetitive tasks
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Handling heavy loads
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Physically demanding
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Manual dexterity
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Attention to detail
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Hand-eye co-ordination
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Sitting
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Standing for extended periods
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Overtime required
Weight handling
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More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.