welder-fitter

Government of Canada; Thornloe; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government entity is seeking skilled welders to join their team in Thornloe, Ontario. The role involves interpreting welding specifications, operating various welding equipment, and ensuring quality standards are met. Candidates should have relevant apprenticeship training and experience in steel and heavy metals welding. This position offers comprehensive health benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

Learning/training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Pre-apprenticeship training and level one to five apprenticeship training considered.
• Valid driver's license needed.

Responsibilities

• Interpret welding process specifications and operate welding equipment.
• Read and interpret welding blueprints and ensure welds meet standards.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment.

Skills

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Welding helmet

Job description

Overview Languages

English or French

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Industrial
• Manufacture
• Structural steel fabrication company
• Fabrication

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 hoisting and lifting equipment

Credentials Apprenticeship training

• Pre-apprenticeship training
• Level one apprenticeship training
• Level two apprenticeship training
• Level three apprenticeship training
• Level four apprenticeship training
• Level five apprenticeship training

Experience and specialization Type of materials

• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine
• Gas welding machine

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Machinery or equipment repair
• Structural construction
• Factory assembly

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Welding helmet

Personal suitability

• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance