fitter-welder, structural metal and platework

Overview

Languages

English

Education

- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

- or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

- Structural steel plant

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Lay out reference points and patterns

- Study engineering drawings and blueprints

- Assemble and fit plates and sections to form structures

- Weld or bolt sections together

- Set up and operate heavy-duty metal-working machines

- Construct patterns and templates

- Install fabricated components in final product

- Rig, hoist and move materials to storage areas or within worksite

Experience and specialization

Welding techniques

- MIG

- TIG

- Flux core arc welding (FCAW)

- Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)

Equipment and machinery experience

- Brakes and presses

- Cutting torches

- Drills

- Grinder

- Shears

- Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines

- Saws

Area of specialization

- Structural metal or steel

- Platework

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

- Valid driver's licence

- Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Combination of sitting, standing, walking

- Attention to detail

- Fast-paced environment

Own tools/equipment

- Steel-toed safety boots

- Welding helmet

Personal suitability

- Efficient interpersonal skills

- Excellent oral communication

- Excellent written communication

- Initiative

- Organized

- Reliability

- Team player

- Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

- Health care plan

Financial benefits

- Pension plan