welder

Government of Canada; Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization is seeking a skilled welder in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, specializing in custom fabrication and factory assembly. Candidates must have a college diploma in welding technology and at least 2 years of experience. The role requires the ability to operate welding equipment, read blueprints, and meet strict quality standards. Health and financial benefits are included, along with a physically demanding work environment.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in welding.
• Knowledge of aluminum alloys and stainless steel.
• Ability to perform manual tasks under physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Interpret welding process specifications.
• Operate manual or automated welding equipment.
• Read welding blueprints and ensure standards.

Skills

Interpret welding process specifications

Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment

Read and interpret welding blueprints

Examine welds to meet standards

Operate metal shaping machines

Determine weldability of materials

Operate hoisting equipment

Fabricate or repair metal parts

Education

College certificate or diploma in welding

Tools

Welding equipment

Metal shaping machines

Job description

Overview Languages

French

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Welding technology/welder

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Manufacture

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 brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
• Determine weldability of materials
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
• Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products

Experience and specialization Type of materials

• Aluminum alloys
• Stainless steel

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Factory assembly

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking
• Resourcefulness

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Parking available