laser beam welding machine operator

Sunset Sign Co Ltd.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking company specializing in sign manufacturing. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work with various materials and advanced welding techniques. As a key player, you'll interpret specifications, operate cutting-edge welding equipment, and ensure quality standards are met. With a focus on safety and skill development, this position is perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy hands-on work. If you're ready to take your welding expertise to the next level, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in welding and fabrication.
• Must hold WHMIS and Fall Arrest Protection certifications.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and execute welding specifications and blueprints.
• Operate various welding and metal shaping equipment.
• Ensure welds meet standards and specifications.

Skills

Welding process specifications interpretation

Manual and semi-automatic welding operation

Reading welding blueprints

Computer-aided design (CAD)

Operating hoisting and lifting equipment

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Gas welding machine

Soldering machine

Spot welding machine

Steel-toed safety boots

Safety glasses/goggles

Safety harness

Gloves

Mask

Face shield

Job description

• Salary: $40,000 annually / 42.5 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full-time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source: Job Bank #3182422

Overview

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• At heights
• Dusty
• Odours
• Various locations
• Commercial
• Manufacture

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
• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
• Determine weldability of materials
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Composite materials
• Copper and copper alloys
• Non-ferrous materials
• Non-metallic materials
• Stainless steel
• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

• Stud
• Spool
• Brazing and soldering
• Laser

Equipment and machinery experience

• Gas welding machine
• Soldering machine
• Spot welding machine

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye coordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Overtime required
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

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

Long term benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer

Who can apply to this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
• Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.

Advertised until

2025-01-17

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.