welder-assembler

Pro-Par, Inc.; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

RRSP

Job summary

Pro-Par, Inc. is seeking an on-site welder to interpret welding process specifications and operate a range of manual, semi-automatic and automated welding systems. You will read blueprints, inspect welds for quality, and perform brazing and torch-straightening as needed.

The role involves handling heavy metals, reading technical manuals, and using oxy-acetylene cutting equipment. On-site work requires strong attention to detail and physical stamina.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years experience in welding.
• On-site work with potential physical demands.
• Ability to interpret welding specifications and blueprints.

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.
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal.
• Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air).
• Determine weldability of materials.
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment.
• Operate brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or fill holes and seams.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organized

Punctuality

Hardworking

Resourcefulness

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Manual dexterity

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Arc welding machine

Brazing machine

Butt/seam resistance welding machine

Soldering machine

Job description

Overview

Languages

French

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Confined spaces
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Dirty

Work setting

• Industrial
• 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
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
• Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)
• Determine weldability of materials
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
• Operate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

• Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW)
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
• Plasma arc welding (PAW)
• Submerged arc welding (SAW)
• Electroslag
• Fusion welds
• Multipass

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine
• Brazing machine
• Butt or seam resistance welding machine
• Soldering machine

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Factory assembly

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking
• Resourcefulness

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other Benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• On-site recreation and activities
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)