Welder

Pacific Paving Ltd.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A paving company in Mississauga is seeking an experienced welder to interpret specifications, operate welding equipment, and maintain machinery. Candidates must possess a secondary school graduation certificate and a WHMIS certificate. The role involves working in a physically demanding environment and requires excellent communication skills. Health benefits and a dental plan are included in the job offer.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in welding.
• WHMIS Certificate required.
• Ability to operate manual or automated welding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret welding process specifications.
• Operate welding equipment and examine welds.
• Perform repairs on heavy trucks and diagnose faults.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Team player

Punctuality

Dependability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Arc welding machine

Brazing machine

Job description

Overview

Languages

• English

Address: 5845 Luke Rd. Mississauga, ON L4W 2K5

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.

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy

Work setting

• 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
• Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications
• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
• Determine weldability of materials
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment
• Clean and make minor repairs to machines and equipment
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
• Perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required

Credentials

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of materials:

• Aluminum alloys
• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques:

• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)

Equipment and machinery experience:

• Arc welding machine
• Brazing machine

Area of specialization:

• Machinery or equipment repair

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Sound discrimination

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Dependability

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental plan

Health care plan

• Group insurance benefits