welder

Mikes Mobile Welding; Timmins; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in mobile welding services is looking for experienced welders to work in various locations. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and a solid background in interpreting specifications and operating welding equipment. This role demands physical capability in a fast-paced environment, with overtime expected. Successful candidates will possess their own tools and safety equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years in welding.
• Must have Occupational Health and Safety Certificate and WHMIS Certificate.
• Willing to relocate and travel.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual and semi-automatic welding equipment.
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding equipment.
• Examine welds to ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Interpret welding process specifications

Operate welding equipment

Examine welds

Read and interpret blueprints

Determine weldability of materials

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Arc welding machine

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years
• At heights

Work setting

• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Civil (road and bridge construction, etc.)
• Residential

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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Type of materials

• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
• Plasma arc welding (PAW)
• Spray

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Machinery or equipment repair
• Structural construction

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Overtime required
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses / goggles
• Safety harness
• Gloves
• Mask
• Face shield
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?