automatic welding machine operator

Government of Canada; Brampton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Peel Region, Brampton seeks a qualified individual to operate welding equipment and interpret specifications. Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience and be able to work onsite in a physically demanding environment. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment and ensuring standards are met. This position requires excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Ability to operate various welding and cutting equipment.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret welding process specifications.
• Operate and maintain welding equipment.
• Examine welds to ensure standards are met.

Skills

Interpret welding process specifications

Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment

Attention to detail

Excellent written communication

Education

College, CEGEP or diploma (3 months to less than 1 year)

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities 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
• 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

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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