welder

Government of Canada; Alberta; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Alberta, Canada, is seeking a qualified welder with over 5 years of experience. Candidates must have a college certificate and expertise in aluminum alloys and welding techniques such as SMAW and GMAW. Responsibilities include interpreting specifications and ensuring quality in welding processes. This position requires physical presence; remote work is not an option.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more experience in welding.
• Expertise with aluminum alloys and various welding techniques.
• Ability to interpret welding specifications and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Interpret welding process specifications.
• Examine welds to ensure standards are met.
• Fit plate or sheet steel work.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Organized

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Tools

Gas welding machine

Steel-toed safety boots

Welding helmet

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work setting

• Manufacture

Responsibilities

• 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


• Fit plate or sheet steel work

Experience and specialization

• Type of materials

• Aluminum alloys

Welding techniques

• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)


• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)


• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)


• Fusion welds


• Spool


• Gas metal ARC (GMAW) (MIG)


• Gas tungsten ARC (GTAW) (TIG)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Gas welding machine

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication

Additional information

• Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots


• Welding helmet

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills


• Organized


• Team player