Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years or equivalent experience Work site workplace Outdoors At heights Cold/refrigerated Confined spaces Dusty Hot Noisy Work setting Various locations Remote location Commercial Industrial 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 Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC) 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 Welding techniques Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
Equipment and machinery experience Arc welding machine Gas welding machine Electrical wiring devices Area of specialization Machinery or equipment repair Structural construction Mine construction Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings Transportation/travel information Own transportation Vehicle supplied by employer Willing to travel for extended periods Valid driver''s licence Travel expenses paid by employer Public transportation is not available Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Own tools/equipment Tools Steel-toed safety boots Safety glasses/goggles Welding helmet Personal suitability Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Organized Team player Punctuality Hardworking Employment terms options Early morning Employment terms options Morning Day Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Vision care benefits Financial benefits Pension plan Long term benefits Long-term care insurance