Welder

Primary Function:

To fit, assemble and weld various types of material (steel/ aluminum) to structural shapes into all types of assemblies according to blueprints, sketches and/or special instructions. Including welding subject to hydrostatic pressure test, standard x-ray testing procedures.

Required Certification:

The employee carrying out the tasks associated with this discipline shall possess the following accreditations:

· Welder Fitter Certificate – Post Secondary Institution

· CWB Welding Tickets – FCAW (Vertical Position), GMAW – AL (Vertical Position)

Working Procedure:

- Assembles, positions, fits and welds, or bolts detail material to structure shapes, etc., to form into structural assemblies.

- Handles material to and away from work benches manually or by hoists.

- Receives instructions, blueprints, sketches and identified material

- Operates arc air gouger as required.

- Selects the proper welding and burning equipment, adjusts and regulates to obtain desired results.

- Uses proper size and kind of electrode, and best welding techniques with view to quality and quantity of weld deposited and minimum of material misalignment.

- Checks we lding for flaws and makes necessary repairs.

- Applies paint to contact surfaces where and when required.

- Tightens bolts to recommend torque using proper torque wrenches when required.

- Lines off own material, from blueprints or sketches, with templates or freehand.

- Fits sub-assemblies and auxiliary assemblies, working from prints, and pre-located holes.

- Checks safety mechanisms for alignment and action.

- Dismantles assemblies to repair or replace parts.

- Checks work against print to ensure accuracy.

- Maintains valid CWB welding certification.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.85-$31.85 per hour

Benefits:

Schedule:

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10 hour shift

Work Location: In person