welder-fitter

Government of Canada; Nictaux; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Nictaux, Nova Scotia is seeking a skilled Welder to perform welding tasks and operate equipment for metal fabrication. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and experience in welding techniques. This position requires working on-site with no remote options and offers several health and financial benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Pension plan

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in welding.
• Ability to operate various welding equipment and interpret blueprints.
• Must hold valid certifications in welding and safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate various welding equipment for fabricating and repairing metal products.
• Examine welds to ensure they meet standards.
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding equipment.

Skills

Client focus

Flexibility

Organized

Team player

Punctuality

Hardworking

Resourcefulness

Education

Welder Trade Red Seal Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Pressure Welding Certification

Training in WHMIS

Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Forklift Operator Certification

Tools

Welding helmet

Safety glasses/goggles

Steel-toed safety boots

Safety harness

Gloves

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Odours
• Dirty

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• 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
• 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• Pressure Welding Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Welder Trade Red Seal Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
• Forklift Operator Certification

Experience and specialization Type of materials

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

Welding techniques

• Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW)
• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
• Brazing and soldering

Area of specialization

• Machinery or equipment repair
• Structural construction
• Cast iron and other metals
• Ornamental work

Additional information Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

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
• Overtime required

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Safety harness
• Gloves
• Mask
• Face shield
• Welding helmet

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking
• Resourcefulness

Benefits Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

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

Other benefits

• Other benefits