Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- 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 setting
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Lay out reference points and patterns
- Study engineering drawings and blueprints
- Assemble and fit plates and sections to form structures
- Weld or bolt sections together
- Set up and operate heavy-duty metal-working machines
- Construct patterns and templates
- Install fabricated components in final product
- Rig, hoist and move materials to storage areas or within worksite
Experience and specialization
Welding techniques
- MIG
- TIG
- Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
- Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
Equipment and machinery experience
- Brakes and presses
- Cutting torches
- Drills
- Grinder
- Shears
- Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
- Saws
Area of specialization
- Structural metal or steel
- Platework
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Welding helmet
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
Benefits
Health benefits
Financial benefits