gas-shielded arc welder

Government of Canada; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking experienced Welders in Vaughan. The role focuses on operating welding equipment and crafting metal products, requiring a TSSA Certification and at least 5 years of experience in the field. Successful candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Qualifications

• Must have TSSA Certification and 5+ years of welding experience.
• Experience with steel, iron, and heavy metals is needed.
• Knowledge of various welding techniques including GMAW is required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret welding process specifications and blueprints.
• Examine welds to ensure they meet standards.
• Operate welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Welding helmet

Steel-toed safety boots

Arc welding machine

Gas welding machine

Crane

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• 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

• Dusty
• Noisy

Work setting

• Industrial
• Manufacture

Responsibilities Tasks

• Interpret welding process specifications
• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
• Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
• Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
• Start up, shut down, adjust and monitor robotic welding production line

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Technical Standards Safety Authority (TSSA) Certification

Experience and specialization Type of materials

• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
• Tubular
• Multipass
• Robotic equipment and systems
• Gas metal ARC (GMAW) (MIG)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine
• Gas welding machine
• Crane

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Structural construction

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Overtime required

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Welding helmet

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan