welder

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

Job summary

A regional government department is seeking a welder to interpret specifications and operate welding equipment. The ideal candidate should have a secondary school graduation certificate and 1-2 years of experience. Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach are essential. Work is to be performed on site, with tasks including examining welds and minor equipment repairs.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in welding.
• Ability to read and interpret welding blueprints.
• Familiarity with manual and automated welding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret welding process specifications.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment.
• Examine welds to ensure compliance with standards.
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Team player

Punctuality

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Dusty

Work setting

• Various locations
• Willing to relocate

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
• 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

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Punctuality