- Experience
- 2 to 5 years
- Posted
- Today
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
- or equivalent experience
Work site environment
- Dusty
- Noisy
- Odours
- Heavy equipment
Work setting
- Industrial
- Manufacture
- Metal products manufacturing company
- Aluminum plant
- Heavy machinery manufacturing
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
- Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
- Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
- Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
- Communicate technical problems, processes and solutions
- Work with minimal supervision
Type of materials
- Aluminum alloys
Welding techniques
- Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
- Gas metal ARC (GMAW) (MIG)
Instrument experience
- Precision measuring instrument
Equipment and machinery experience
- Arc welding machine
- Gas welding machine
- Grinder
Area of specialization
- Custom fabrication
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Public transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Face shield
- Welding helmet
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Team player
- Punctuality
- Hardworking
- Accurate
Screening questions
- Do you have experience working in this field?
Employment terms options
- Day
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
Long term benefits
- Long-term care insurance
- Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
Support for Veterans
- Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example: adapting to different organizational structures)
- Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)
Support for Indigenous people
- Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
- Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
- Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
- Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)