electric arc welder

Government of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector employer in Toronto is looking for experienced welders with at least 5 years of experience. This role requires interpretation of welding specifications, operation of multiple welding equipment types, and a willingness to work in diverse and physically demanding environments, including outdoors. Candidates must have an appropriate trades certificate and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. Steel-toed boots and other safety gear are necessary. Relocation may be needed for certain positions.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of relevant experience in welding.
• Willingness to travel and operate at various locations.
• Strong physical capability for handling heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Interpret welding process specifications and standards.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment effectively.
• Examine welds to ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Organized

Team player

Punctuality

Hardworking

Resourcefulness

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Arc welding machine

Brazing machine

Gas welding machine

Soldering machine

Spot welding machine

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Dusty
• Noisy
• Odours
• Dirty

Work setting

• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
• Remote location
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Institutional
• Residential

Responsibilities

• 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)
• Determine weldability of materials
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment

Experience and specialization: Type of materials

• Aluminum alloys
• Copper and copper alloys
• Stainless steel
• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

• Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW)
• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Electron beam
• Automated
• Electrogas
• Fusion welds
• Tubular
• Welding plastic
• Brazing and soldering
• ARC spot
• Boilers

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine
• Brazing machine
• Gas welding machine
• Soldering machine
• Spot welding machine

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Structural construction
• Cast iron and other metals
• Ornamental work
• Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings
• Process piping

Additional information: Transportation/travel

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking
• Resourcefulness