Welding Machine Operator

Tasks to be performed

- 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

- Operate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal

- Start up, shut down, adjust and monitor robotic welding production line

Languages: English

Education

- Trade certificate or diploma in Welding technology/welder

- or equivalent experience

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

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

Work site environment

- Dusty

- Noisy

Work setting

- Industrial

- Manufacture

CredentialsCertificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- First Aid Certificate

- Forklift Operator Certification

Experience and specialization:

Type of materials

- Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

- Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)

- Flux core arc welding (FCAW)

Equipment and machinery experience

- Arc welding machine

- Gas welding machine

Area of specialization

- Custom fabrication

- Structural construction

Additional informationSecurity and safety

- Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

- Own transportation

- Own vehicle

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

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

- Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

- Efficient interpersonal skills

- Flexibility

- Organized

- Team player

- Punctuality

- Hardworking

- Resourcefulness

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39.90 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

- Dental care

- Extended health care

Work Location: In person