welder

Government of Canada; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Sault Ste. Marie is looking for a skilled welder to operate welding equipment and interpret blueprints. Ideal candidates will have at least a secondary school graduation certificate, 1-2 years of experience, and the ability to handle physical demands of the role. Benefits include dental, health care, life insurance, and parking available.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Parking available

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of relevant experience in welding.
• Ability to operate hoisting and lifting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual or semi-automatic and fully automated welding equipment.
• Examine welds to ensure standards are met.
• Perform minor repairs on welding equipment.

Skills

Welding equipment operation

Reading and interpreting blueprints

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• 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.

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
• 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

Additional information

• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to work independently

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Parking available