fabrication welder

Government of Canada; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Winnipeg is looking for a skilled welder to interpret specifications, operate welding equipment, and ensure high-quality standards in custom fabrication tasks. Candidates should have a secondary school graduation certificate and experience with various metals, including aluminum and stainless steel. Attention to detail and effective communication skills are essential. The position requires onsite work with no remote options available, situated in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Qualifications

• Experience with welding processes and equipment is an asset.
• Ability to handle heavy loads up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Must have efficient interpersonal skills and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Interpret welding guidelines and specifications.
• Operate and set up welding equipment.
• Examine welds to meet required standards and specifications.
• Fit and braze metal parts as needed.

Skills

Interpret welding process specifications

Operate welding equipment

Read and interpret welding blueprints

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy

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
• 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)
• Operate previously set‑up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

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

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

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 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel‑toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan