machine welder

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in a rewarding role focused on welding and equipment repair. This position offers the opportunity to apply your skills in interpreting specifications and operating advanced welding equipment. With a commitment to safety and quality, you will ensure that all welds meet industry standards while working in a supportive environment. Enjoy comprehensive health benefits and financial perks, including a Registered Retirement Savings Plan and a Tax-Free Savings Account. If you are organized, punctual, and a team player, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a stable and respected organization.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Night shift premium

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Free parking available

Parking available

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in welding and equipment repair.
• Certifications in First Aid and WHMIS required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret welding process specifications and operate welding equipment.
• Examine welds to ensure they meet standards and specifications.

Skills

Welding techniques

Interpreting welding blueprints

Operating welding equipment

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Welding equipment

Flame-cutting equipment

Oxygen arc cutting equipment

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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.

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
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
• Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization Welding techniques

• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)

Area of specialization

• Machinery or equipment repair

Additional information Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available