pipeline welder

Government of Canada; Brampton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national government agency is searching for a welder based in Brampton. The ideal candidate will have a college diploma or equivalent experience, along with certifications such as First Aid and WHMIS. Responsibilities will include operating welding equipment, interpreting blueprints, and ensuring high-quality work standards. This position offers benefits including health care and paid transportation, and requires work at the physical location without remote options.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Night shift premium

Free parking available

Transportation provided by employer

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret welding process specifications.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment.
• Read and interpret welding blueprints.
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal.
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Organized

Team player

Punctuality

Hardworking

Resourcefulness

Education

College or other non-university certificate or diploma

Equivalent experience

Tools

Arc welding machine

Brazing machine

Gas welding machine

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work Site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work Site Environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Odours
• Dirty

Work Setting

• Various locations
• Commercial
• Industrial

Responsibilities

• Interpret welding process specifications
• Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
• 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
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment

Credentials

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
• Forklift Operator Certification

Experience and Specialization: Type of Materials

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

Welding Techniques

• Resistance, spot or seam
• Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW)
• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Fusion welds
• Tubular
• Brazing and soldering

Equipment and Machinery Experience

• Arc welding machine
• Brazing machine
• Gas welding machine

Area of Specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Machinery or equipment repair
• Cast iron and other metals

Additional Information: Security and Safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Drug test

Transportation/Travel Information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye coordination
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods

Weight Handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own Tools/Equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves

Personal Suitability

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

Benefits

Health Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial Benefits

• Night shift premium

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Transportation provided by employer