Welder

Altec Windows inc.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Altec Windows inc. in Canada is seeking a welding technician to join our fabrication team.

The role involves interpreting welding process specifications and operating manual, semi-automatic, and automated welding equipment to produce high-quality welds for commercial and residential projects. You will examine welds to ensure they meet standards, perform flame-cutting, braze and torch-straighten metal, assess material weldability, and maintain welding equipment.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation required.
• 2–3 years of welding experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret welding process specifications.

Responsibilities

• Interpret welding process specifications.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment.
• Operate fully automated welding systems as needed.
• Examine welds to ensure compliance with standards/specifications.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment.
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal as required.
• Determine weldability of materials.
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding equipment.

Skills

Welding operation

Welding specs interpretation

Quality inspection

Flame-cutting

Braze/torch straightening

Weldability assessment

Equipment maintenance

Education

Secondary school certificate

Tools

Manual/Semi-automatic welding equipment

Flame-cutting equipment

Equipment maintenance tools

Job description

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• Commercial
• Residential

Tasks

• Interpret welding process specifications
• Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
• 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
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Team player
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 35 hours per week