welder

Government of Canada - Western; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Canada is seeking a skilled welding operator to join their team in Port Coquitlam. The successful candidate will interpret welding specifications, operate various welding equipment, and ensure the quality of welds. Applicants should have completed secondary education and possess a First Aid Certificate, alongside 3 to 5 years of experience. Benefits include health coverage, group insurance, and opportunities for professional training.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in welding or related field.
• Valid First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Interpret welding process specifications.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic and fully automated welding equipment.
• Examine welds to ensure they meet standards.

Skills

Welding techniques

Attention to detail

Physical dexterity

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Arc welding machine

Gas welding machine

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dirty

Work setting

• Manufacture

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
• 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

• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Aluminum alloys
• Stainless steel

Welding techniques

• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine
• Gas welding machine

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication

Additional information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 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
• PunctualityHardworking
• Resourcefulness

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available