Welder-assembler

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 5 years or more
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Hot
• Noisy

Work setting

• Various locations
• Industrial
• Manufacture

Tasks

• 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 brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
• Determine weldability of materials
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
• Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products

Type of materials

• Stainless steel

Welding techniques

• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Soldering machine

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Machinery or equipment repair
• Process piping

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Punctuality
• Hardworking

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required

Workplace information

• On the road job