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Welder required for galvanized materials using a mig welder. This is a full time position with opportunity for overtime. Welding Certificates appreciated but not required. Participate in company Safety Program. Accuracy, attention to detail and communication skills required. Pre-hire Drug and Alcohol test required. Valid drivers licence.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Numeracy
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Willing to travel
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Area Of Specialization
- Ornamental work
- Machinery or equipment repair
- Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings
- Truck repair
Materials
- Aluminum alloys
- Non-ferrous materials
- Steel, iron and heavy metals
Type of Establishment/Work Setting Experience
- Residential
- Institutional
- Industrial
- Commercial
- Manufacturing
Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Type of Machine Experience
- Spot welding machines
- Soldering machines
- Gas welding machines
- Brazing machines
- Arc welding machines
Welding Techniques/Processes
- Tubular
- Tack
- Electroslag
- Electrogas
- Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW)
- Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) (MIG)
- Plasma arc welding (PAW)
- Friction
- Multipass
- Spray
- Brazing and soldering
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Welder Trade Certification
Additional Skills
- Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
- Layout patterns
Welding Positions
- All positions
Specific Skills
- Spray welds
- Select filler rods
- Prepare jigs or set-ups for welding
- Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
- Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
- Operate drill presses
- Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment
- Interpret welding process specifications
- Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
- Determine weldability of materials
- Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)
Work Location Information
- Various locations
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Sitting
- Standing for extended periods
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves
Main Work Area
- New fabrication
- Maintenance/repair
Work Site Environment
- Outdoors