Welder

Government of Canada; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking a qualified welder in Fredericton. The ideal candidate will require a secondary school graduation certificate and at least 2 years of welding experience, proficient in shielded metal arc and flux core arc welding. Responsibilities include operating welding equipment, reading blueprints, and ensuring weld quality. Benefits include health plans, group insurance, and paid training opportunities. This is an on-site position with no remote work option.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in welding.
• Must have Occupational Health and Safety Certificate.
• Knowledge of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and flux core arc welding (FCAW).

Responsibilities

• Interpret welding process specifications and blueprints.
• Operate welding and flame-cutting equipment.
• Examine welds to ensure standards are met.

Skills

Client focus

Team player

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Arc welding machine

Welding helmet

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Dusty
• Noisy
• Odours
• Dirty

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
• Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
• 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 Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Experience and specialization Type of materials

• Non-ferrous materials

Welding techniques

• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Structural construction
• Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Welding helmet

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• 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

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Travel insurance