welder

NMT TIRE CENTRE KAMLOOPS LTD; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

NMT TIRE CENTRE KAMLOOPS LTD in Kamloops is seeking a skilled welder to join our on-site workshop in a permanent, full-time role. You will interpret welding specifications and operate welding equipment to fabricate or repair metal parts.

Ideal candidates have a secondary school graduation certificate and 2–3 years of welding experience, with the ability to read blueprints and handle heavy loads in a fast-paced environment. On-site work only.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate required.
• 2–3 years welding experience required.
• Ability to read welding blueprints and process specs.

Responsibilities

• Interpret welding process specifications.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment.
• Read 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.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

NMT TIRE CENTRE KAMLOOPS LTD

Job details

• Salary 38.40 hourly / 35 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Day
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3677791

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

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

• At heights
• Odours

Work setting

• Commercial

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

Type of materials

• Copper and copper alloys
• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

• Plasma arc welding (PAW)
• ARC spot

Area of specialization

• Cast iron and other metals

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.