welder-fitter

BWXT Canada Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Cambridge is seeking an experienced welder for permanent employment. The successful candidate will operate various welding equipment and interpret specifications to ensure quality control. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years' experience and a relevant trades certificate. The role offers comprehensive health benefits and a supportive work environment for diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Disability benefits

Vision care benefits

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in welding or related field required.
• Ability to interpret welding blueprints and specifications.
• Knowledge of various welding techniques (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW).

Responsibilities

• Interpret welding process specifications and operate automated welding equipment.
• Examine welds to ensure compliance with standards.
• Fit and braze metals as required for different projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Arc welding machine

Job description

Work Term : Permanent

Work Language : English

Hours : 40 hours per week

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience : 5 years or more

Work site environment

• At heights
• Confined spaces

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
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
• Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)
• 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)
• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Pressure vessels

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• 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?

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example : adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities