welder-fitter

BWXT Canada Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Cambridge seeks an experienced welder to join their team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in various welding techniques, including shielded metal arc welding, and will be responsible for interpreting specifications and ensuring quality standards are met. This physically demanding role requires a strong focus on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more experience in welding.
• Basic security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret welding process specifications.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment.
• Examine welds to ensure they meet standards.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Organized

Team player

Punctuality

Hardworking

Tools

Arc welding machine

Job description

• Experience : 5 years or more
• At heights
• Confined spaces

Work setting

• 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
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
• Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
• Operate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment

Type of materials

• Stainless steel
• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking
• 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?