fabrication welder
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Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Outdoors. At heights. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Dirty. Work setting: Various locations. Tasks: Interpret welding process specifications. 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. Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines. Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal. 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. Train or assist in the training of other workers. Read blueprints and drawings. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Occupational Health and Safety Certificate. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate. Fall Arrest Protection Training Course. Type of materials: Steel, iron and heavy metals. Welding techniques: Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). Gas metal arc welding (GMAW). Equipment and machinery experience: Arc welding machine. Gas welding machine. Grinding machine. Area of specialization: Custom fabrication. Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Standing for extended periods. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Safety glasses/goggles. Welding helmet. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Organized. Team player. Punctuality. Hardworking. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you currently a student?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Government programs: Recognized employer. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits.