welder
About the role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. At heights. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Odours. Dirty. Work setting: Various locations. Willing to relocate. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Civil (road and bridge construction, etc.). Commercial. Industrial. Institutional. Manufacture. Residential. Urban area. 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. Computer-aided design (CAD). 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. Operate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal. Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Fall Arrest Protection Training Course. Forklift Operator Certification. Type of materials: Non-ferrous materials. Stainless steel. Steel, iron and heavy metals. Welding techniques: Stud. Tubular. Friction. Brazing and soldering. Equipment and machinery experience: Arc welding machine. Gas welding machine. Soldering machine. Area of specialization: Custom fabrication. Auto repair. Truck repair. Machinery or equipment repair. Structural construction. Factory assembly. Space equipment. Ornamental work. Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings. Security and safety: Basic security clearance. Drug test. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Own vehicle. Willing to travel. Willing to travel regularly. Valid driver's licence. Public transportation is not available. 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. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Tools. Steel-toed safety boots. Hard hat. Safety glasses/goggles. Gloves. Mask. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. 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?. Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?. 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. Flexible hours. On call. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Support for Indigenous people: Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations .