welder

Hooper Welding Enterprises Ltd; Oakville; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hooper Welding Enterprises Ltd in Oakville, Ontario, seeks a skilled welder for permanent, full-time work at our shop. You will read blueprints, set up and operate SMAW/PAW/SAW welding processes, and perform flame-cutting with various machines.

Requires 3–5 years of welding experience and strict adherence to safety. This on-site role starts as soon as possible with a competitive wage of 40.00 CAD per hour for 40–42 hours per week.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of welding experience.
• Must read and interpret welding blueprints and specifications.
• Ability to operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate welding equipment per blueprints and specs.
• Read drawings and process manuals to set up welds.
• Perform flame-cutting and metal shaping with brakes, shears, and related machines.
• Maintain and repair welding equipment as needed.

Skills

Welding techniques

Blueprint reading

Manual dexterity

Tools

Arc welding machine

Gas welding machine

Flame-cutting equipment

Job description

Job details

• Salary 40.00 hourly / 40 to 42 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3716443

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

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

Tasks

• Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
• Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
• 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

• Stainless steel

Welding techniques

• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
• Plasma arc welding (PAW)
• Submerged arc welding (SAW)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine
• Butt or seam resistance welding machine
• Gas welding machine

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Machinery or equipment repair
• Shipbuilding and repair
• Structural construction

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.