lead welder
About the role
Overview
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Outdoors Dusty Hot Noisy Dirty
Work setting
Repair
Responsibilities
Tasks
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 previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products Start up, shut down, adjust and monitor robotic welding production line Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment Weld or braze components Perform scheduled maintenance and minor repairs on equipment Operate machines and equipment Fit and weld parts together Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other work units Ensure that safety standards and departmental policies are met Assemble and fit metal and prefabricated parts to close tolerances according to blueprints Installing machinery and equipment Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers Requisition materials and supplies Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments Ensure safety procedures are followed Plan repair work to be performed Develop procedures to clean up contaminated sites
Experience and specialization
Welding techniques
Brazing and soldering TIG MIG
Equipment and machinery experience
Brazing machine Welding Welding equipment Drill presses
Type of industry experience
Metal fabrication
Area of specialization
Machinery or equipment repair Tanks Truck-trailer repair
Additional information
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 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots Safety glasses/goggles Gloves Face shield
Personal suitability
Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Organized Team player Punctuality Hardworking