welder

Government of Canada - Western; Oakville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking a skilled welder in Oakville, Ontario. The role involves operating various welding equipment, interpreting technical drawings, and ensuring quality standards are met. Candidates should have a secondary school graduation certificate and 1-2 years of experience in welding. This position requires physical presence at the job site, and the individual will use their own welding tools and safety equipment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience required in welding.
• Ability to read and interpret welding blueprints and manuals.
• Experience with welding equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment.
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal.
• Examine welds according to standards.

Skills

Welding techniques

Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)

Flux core arc welding (FCAW)

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Welding helmet

Face shield

Safety glasses/goggles

Gloves

Hard hat

Tools

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

• 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
• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• 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

Experience and specialization

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

Area of specialization

• Truck repair

Additional information

• Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves
• Face shield
• Welding helmet