welder

Government of Canada; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled welder to join their team in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will interpret welding specifications, operate various welding equipment, and ensure that all welds meet the required standards. The position demands physical stamina and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining a high level of accuracy. If you are a hardworking team player with a passion for metal fabrication, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you. Join a dedicated team and contribute to impactful projects in the community.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in welding and metal fabrication.
• Ability to interpret welding specifications and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Interpret welding specifications and operate welding equipment.
• Examine welds to ensure they meet standards and perform minor repairs.

Skills

Welding process interpretation

Operating welding equipment

Reading blueprints

Examining welds

Operating cutting equipment

Metal shaping and bending

Fitting and brazing

Determining weldability

Maintaining welding equipment

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On-site

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
• Determine weldability of materials
• 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

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Team player
• Hardworking