Welder-fitter

Kibbi; Borden-Carleton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Disability benefits

RRSP

Health care plan

On-site recreation

Job summary

Kibbi in Canada seeks a skilled welder for permanent, full‑time work in a heavy manufacturing environment. You will work 40 to 44 hours per week and fabricate or repair metal parts using a range of welding processes. Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety standards are essential.

Applicants should have a college diploma or certificate in welding and 3–5 years of related experience. WHMIS and First Aid certifications are expected. Own transportation preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting welding specifications and standards.
• Ability to read welding blueprints, drawings, specifications, manuals.

Responsibilities

• Interpret welding process specifications.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic and fully automated welding equipment.
• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings and processes.
• Examine welds for conformance to standards and specs.
• Operate flame-cutting equipment and oxygen/arc cutting.
• Assess weldability of materials and select appropriate processes.
• Handle hoisting and lifting equipment.
• Operate pre-set welding machines to fabricate or repair parts.
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding equipment.

Skills

Welding processes

Blueprint interpretation

Quality inspection

Education

College diploma in welding

Job description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 44 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years or equivalent experience

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Noisy

WORK SETTING

• Industrial
• Manufacture

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
• 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
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Welder Trade Red Seal Certificate

TYPE OF MATERIALS

• Aluminum alloys
• Stainless steel
• Steel, iron and heavy metals

WELDING TECHNIQUES

• Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW)
• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
• Submerged arc welding (SAW)

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY EXPERIENCE

• Arc welding machine
• Gas welding machine

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

• Custom fabrication
• Structural construction

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Own transportation

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• 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

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking

SCREENING QUESTIONS

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Day
• Overtime available

HEALTH BENEFITS

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

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

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

LONG TERM BENEFITS

• Long-term care insurance

OTHER BENEFITS

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities