welder-fitter

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 setting

- Industrial

- Manufacture

Responsibilities

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

- 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

- Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

- Aluminum alloys

- Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

- Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)

- Flux core arc welding (FCAW)

Equipment and machinery experience

- Arc welding machine

Area of specialization

- Custom fabrication

- Machinery or equipment repair

- Structural construction

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

- Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Fast-paced environment

- Repetitive tasks

- Handling heavy loads

- Physically demanding

- Manual dexterity

- Attention to detail

- Hand-eye co-ordination

- Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

- More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

- Tools

- Steel-toed safety boots

- Welding helmet

Personal suitability

- Client focus

- Efficient interpersonal skills

- Excellent oral communication

- Excellent written communication

- Flexibility

- Organized

- Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

- Dental plan

- Disability benefits

- Health care plan

- Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

- Group insurance benefits

- Life insurance

Long term benefits

- Long-term care insurance

Other Benefits

- Free parking available

- Other benefits

- Parking available