welder-fitter

Metal Fab LTD; North Bay; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Free parking

Job summary

Metal Fab LTD in North Bay, Canada, is seeking a skilled welder/fabricator to interpret drawings and perform welding, cutting, and metal shaping tasks on site. Candidates should have 2–3 years of experience and a WHMIS certificate. You will operate various welding and cutting equipment and contribute to custom fabrication projects for heavy metal components.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate or equal experience.
• 2 years to less than 3 years welding experience.
• WHMIS certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret welding process specifications.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment.
• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications and manuals.
• Examine welds and ensure they meet standards.
• Operate flame-cutting equipment.
• Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping machines.
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal.
• Determine weldability of materials.
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment.
• Operate welding machines to fabricate/repair parts.
• Maintain and repair welding equipment.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Welding process interpretation

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Education

Secondary school diploma

WHMIS Certificate

Tools

Arc welding machine

Flame-cutting equipment

Brakes and shears

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equal experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Industrial
• Manufacture

Responsibilities

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 brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Aluminum alloys
• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Machinery or equipment repair
• Structural construction

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

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

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Welding helmet

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Parking available