journeyman/woman welder

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

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a skilled welder to work at a physical site in Nictaux, NS. The ideal candidate will have a trade certificate and relevant experience, capable of interpreting welding specifications and operating machinery. Candidates must possess various safety certifications and demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills. This role requires working in outdoor and industrial settings with physically demanding tasks.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Vision care benefits

Disability benefits

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of welding experience required.
• Certifications in welding and safety are essential.
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Interpret welding blueprints and ensure welds meet standards.
• Operate cutting and welding equipment to fabricate metal parts.
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding equipment.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Welder Trade Red Seal Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Pressure Welding Certification

Forklift Operator Certification

Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Tools

Arc welding machine

Brazing machine

Gas welding machine

Soldering machine

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

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

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• 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 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
• Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
• Operate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• Pressure Welding Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Welder Trade Red Seal Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
• Forklift Operator Certification

Experience and specialization Type of materials

• Aluminum alloys
• Non-ferrous materials
• Stainless steel
• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

• Resistance, spot or seam
• Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW)
• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
• Plasma arc welding (PAW)
• Brazing and soldering
• Boilers

Equipment and machinery experience

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

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Truck repair
• Machinery or equipment repair
• Structural construction

Additional information Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• 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

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Safety harness
• Gloves
• Mask
• Face shield
• Welding helmet

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)