Fabrication welder

Nickel City Steel Limited; Canada; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Pension plan

Other benefits

Job summary

Nickel City Steel Limited in Canada is seeking an experienced welder to interpret welding specifications, read blueprints, and operate welding and cutting equipment on site. You will work with GMAW and FCAW processes, perform quality checks on welds, and ensure safety standards while handling heavy metals in a fast-paced shop environment.

The role demands strong attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work with heavy loads in a manual/industrial setting.

Qualifications

• No degree required; welding experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret welding specifications and blueprints.
• Proficiency with GMAW and FCAW processes.

Responsibilities

• Interpret welding process specifications.
• Operate manual, semi-automatic and automated welding equipment.
• Read welding blueprints and process manuals.
• Examine welds to ensure they meet standards.
• Operate flame-cutting equipment.
• Operate brakes, shears and metal shaping machines.
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal.
• Determine weldability of materials.
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment.

Skills

GMAW

FCAW

Blueprint reading

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Welding equipment

Oxygen arc cutting equipment

Brakes and shears

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• No degree, certificate or diploma

EXPERIENCE

5 years or more

ON SITE

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

WORK SETTING

• Industrial
• Manufacture

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
• Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
• Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)
• Determine weldability of materials
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

TYPE OF MATERIALS

• Steel, iron and heavy metals

WELDING TECHNIQUES

• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

• Custom fabrication
• Structural construction
• Ornamental work
• Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Bondable

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• 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
• Standing for extended periods

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

OWN TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Mask
• Face shield
• Welding helmet

BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Health care plan

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Pension plan

OTHER BENEFITS

• Other benefits