welder

Government of Canada; Richmond; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada seeks a skilled welder to perform various tasks including operating welding equipment and ensuring compliance with specifications. The role requires attention to detail and willingness to work in a physically demanding and fast-paced environment. Benefits include on-site recreation, team-building opportunities, and parking availability.

Benefits

On-site recreation and activities

Team building opportunities

Parking available

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in welding.
• Certification in welding preferred.
• Experience with steel, iron, and heavy metals needed.

Responsibilities

• Interpret welding process specifications and operate manual or automated equipment.
• Examine welds to ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain and perform repairs on welding equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to interpret specifications

Manual dexterity

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

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

• Hot
• Noisy

Work setting

• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities 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
• 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 Type of materials

• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Benefits Other benefits

• On-site recreation and activities
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available