General welder

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Confined spaces
• Noisy
• Odours

Work setting

• Industrial

Tasks

• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
• Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal

Type of materials

• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

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

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine

Area of specialization

• Machinery or equipment repair

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Welding helmet

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits