welder
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Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: At heights. Confined spaces. Noisy. Work setting: Relocation costs covered by employer. 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. Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products. Type of materials: Nickel alloys. Stainless steel. Steel, iron and heavy metals. Welding techniques: Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG). Gas metal arc welding (GMAW). Spool. Multipass. ARC spot. Equipment and machinery experience: Arc welding machine. Gas welding machine. Soldering machine. Spot welding machine. Electrical wiring devices. Area of specialization: Custom fabrication. Pressure vessels. Large diameter pipelines. Structural construction. Factory assembly. Cast iron and other metals. Process piping. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Own vehicle. Valid driver's licence. Public transportation is available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Standing for extended periods. Weight handling: Up to 9 kg (20 lbs). Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Organized. Team player. Punctuality. Hardworking. Resourcefulness. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: Day. Health benefits: Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Life insurance. Night shift premium. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Other benefits: Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP). Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. On-site recreation and activities. Other benefits. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Team building opportunities. Travel insurance. Variable or compressed work week.