welder, gas and arc

Pace Manufacturing Ltd.; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Red Deer, Alberta is seeking a certified Welder for a permanent position. The role involves interpreting welding specifications, examining welds for quality, and operating welding machinery. Applicants should have a Welder Trade Red Seal Certificate and experience with various materials. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential. Competitive benefits including health care and long-term care insurance will be provided.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Experience with aluminum and non-ferrous materials.
• Proficient in various welding techniques including SMAW and GMAW.
• Ability to handle up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Interpret welding process specifications.
• Examine welds to meet standards.
• Operate welding machines for fabrication.

Skills

Welding process interpretation

Blueprint reading

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Welder Trade Red Seal Certificate

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Arc welding machine

Brazing machine

Gas welding machine

Soldering machine

Job description

Job Details

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 44 hours per week
• Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience : Experience an asset
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• Interpret welding process specifications
• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
• Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and / or specifications
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
• Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)
• Determine weldability of materials
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Welder Trade Red Seal Certificate

Type of materials

• Aluminum alloys
• Composite materials
• Copper and copper alloys
• Magnesium alloys
• Nickel alloys
• Non-ferrous materials
• Non-metallic materials
• Stainless steel
• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

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

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine
• Brazing machine
• Gas welding machine
• Soldering machine
• Electrical wiring devices

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Machinery or equipment repair

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking
• Resourcefulness

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Parking available
• Travel insurance

Support for Veterans

• Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example : flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)