welder

Government of Canada; Wickham; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization based in Wickham is seeking a skilled welder to operate welding machines and ensure quality standards are met. The role involves interpreting technical specifications and working with metals like steel and iron. The ideal candidate should have relevant qualifications and strong attention to detail. This position is full-time and requires on-site work, with benefits including health care plans and pension options.

Benefits

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• Experience with steel, iron, heavy metals, and custom fabrication.
• Capable of interpreting welding blueprints and specifications.
• Able to operate welding and cutting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret welding process specifications.
• Operate fully automated welding equipment.
• Examine welds to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Organized

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Soldering machine

Manual or semi-automatic equipment

Job description

Overview

Languages
French

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

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 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

Experience and specialization Type of materials

• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Spool

Equipment and machinery experience

• Soldering machine
• Automatic or semi-automatic equipment

Type of industry experience

• Machinery and metal equipment products manufacturing

Parts specialization

• Manufacturing equipment

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Factory assembly
• Cast iron and other metals

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking
• Resourcefulness

Benefits Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Parking available