welder-fitter

Inventure Engineering & Machinery Inc.; Barrie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local engineering firm in Barrie, Ontario is seeking an experienced welder with a minimum of 5 years of expertise in various welding techniques. Responsibilities include interpreting specifications and operating welding equipment in a fast-paced, noisy environment. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and the ability to handle heavy loads. Benefits include health coverage and free parking.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 5 years or more experience in welding required.
• Basic security clearance needed.
• Physical capability to handle heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Interpret welding process specifications.
• Operate various welding equipment.
• Examine welds to ensure standards are met.

Skills

Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)

Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)

Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)

Flexible

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Arc welding machine

Welding helmet

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

• 5 years or more
• On site – Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Odours
• Dirty

Work setting

• Commercial
• Industrial
• Manufacture

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
• Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
• 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 welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Aluminum alloys
• Nickel alloys
• Non-ferrous materials
• Non-metallic materials
• Stainless steel
• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
• Multipass

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Structural construction
• Factory assembly
• Ornamental work

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Welding helmet

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other Benefits

• Free parking available