Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Experience
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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Outdoors
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At heights
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Cold/refrigerated
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Confined spaces
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Dusty
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Hot
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Noisy
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Odours
Work setting
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Relocation costs not covered by employer
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Commercial
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Industrial
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Manufacture
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Interpret welding process specifications
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Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
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Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
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Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications
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Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
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Computer-aided design (CAD)
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Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
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Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
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Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)
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Determine weldability of materials
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Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
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Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
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Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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First Aid Certificate
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Pressure Welding Certification
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Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
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Welder Trade Red Seal Certificate
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Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
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Forklift Operator Certification
Experience and specialization
Type of materials
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Aluminum alloys
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Copper and copper alloys
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Magnesium alloys
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Nickel alloys
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Non-ferrous materials
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Stainless steel
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Steel, iron and heavy metals
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Titanium and special alloys
Welding techniques
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Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
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Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
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Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
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Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
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Multipass
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Brazing and soldering
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Boilers
Equipment and machinery experience
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Arc welding machine
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Gas welding machine
Area of specialization
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Custom fabrication
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Truck repair
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Machinery or equipment repair
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Pressure vessels
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Structural construction
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Cast iron and other metals
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Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings
Additional information
Security and safety
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Repetitive tasks
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Handling heavy loads
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Physically demanding
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Attention to detail
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Standing for extended periods
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Overtime required
Weight handling
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More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
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Tools
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Hard hat
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Mask
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Face shield
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Welding helmet
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Flexibility
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Organized
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Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Disability benefits
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Health care plan
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Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
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Group insurance benefits
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Life insurance
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Pension plan
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Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.