Metal welder

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English or French
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

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 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
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
• Ensure that safety standards and departmental policies are met
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements

Type of materials

• Stainless steel

Welding techniques

• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine
• Soldering machine
• Spot welding machine

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Factory assembly

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Safety harness
• Gloves
• Mask
• Face shield
• Welding helmet

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Evening

Employment terms options

• Night
• Day
• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program

Support for persons with disabilities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities 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)
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)