welder-fitter

ACL Steel Ltd.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A steel fabrication company in Kitchener is looking for a skilled welder to operate manual and automated welding equipment. The role requires 2-3 years of welding experience and expertise in gas metal arc welding and flux core arc welding. Suitable candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment, and have the ability to handle heavy loads. Benefits included are health care plans and group insurance.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Group insurance benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in welding.
• Ability to handle heavy loads up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Experience with gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and flux core arc welding (FCAW).

Responsibilities

• Operate welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts.
• Ensure welds meet standards and specifications.
• Work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Skills

Interpret welding process specifications

Operate welding equipment

Read and interpret blueprints and specifications

Examine welds for standards

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Arc welding machine

Welding helmet

Job description

Job Details

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work Site Environment

• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Odours

Work Setting

• Industrial

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 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

Type of Materials

• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding Techniques

• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)

Equipment and Machinery Experience

• Arc welding machine

Area of Specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Structural construction

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Weight Handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own Tools / Equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Welding helmet

Screening Questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?

Government Programs

• Recognized employer

Health Benefits

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

Financial Benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other Benefits

• Free parking available

Support for Persons with Disabilities

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for Newcomers and Refugees

• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for Youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market

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