Welder operator

Kibbi; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Free parking

Job summary

Kibbi in Canada (Alberta) seeks a skilled welder for permanent employment. The role involves interpreting welding specifications, operating manual and automated welders, reading blueprints, inspecting welds, and shaping metal using cutting and forming processes.

Work setting is manufacturing with comprehensive safety training and WHMIS certification. Applicants should have a trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience, and be able to work 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Welding experience preferred and ability to read weld specs.
• WHMIS certification required or as trained on site.
• Experience with fabrication and metal finishing is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Interpret welding process specifications and ensure compliance.
• Operate manual, semi-automatic, and automated welding equipment.
• Read welding blueprints and process manuals for accuracy.
• Inspect welds to meet standards and specifications.
• Operate flame-cutting equipment and metal forming machinery.
• Fabricate or repair metal parts as required.
• Maintain welding equipment and perform minor repairs.

Skills

Interpret welding specs

Operate welding equipment

Read blueprints/drawings

Quality inspection

Manual welding

Flame-cutting

Bringing parts to shape

Oxy-acetylene & SMAW

Attention to detail

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

or equivalent experience

Tools

Arc welding machine

Gas welding machine

Spot welding machine

Brass brazing tools

Job description

• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 40 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:

EDUCATION

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

WORK SETTING

• Manufacture

TASKS

• Interpret welding process specifications
• Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals andprocesses
• 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 bendingmachines
• 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 partsand products
• Operate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or tofill holes, indentations and seams of metal
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and solderingequipment
• Welding experience

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

TYPE OF MATERIALS

• Aluminum alloys
• Steel, iron and heavy metals

WELDING TECHNIQUES

• Resistance, spot or seam
• Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW)
• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
• Submerged arc welding (SAW)
• Fusion welds
• Tubular
• Spool
• Multipass
• Keyhole

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY EXPERIENCE

• Arc welding machine
• Butt or seam resistance welding machine
• Gas welding machine
• Spot welding machine

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

• Custom fabrication
• Factory assembly
• Cast iron and other metals

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Public transportation is available

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

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

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

SCREENING QUESTIONS

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

EXPERIENCE

• Experience an asset

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

OTHER BENEFITS

• Free parking available