Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
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.
Responsibilities
Tasks
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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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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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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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CPR Certificate
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Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Experience and specialization
Type of materials
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Aluminum alloys
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Composite materials
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Non-metallic materials
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Stainless steel
Welding techniques
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Resistance, spot or seam
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Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW)
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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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Plasma arc welding (PAW)
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Welding plastic
Equipment and machinery experience
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Arc welding machine
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Brazing machine
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Butt or seam resistance welding machine
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Gas welding machine
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Soldering machine
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Spot welding machine
Area of specialization
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Custom fabrication
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Auto repair
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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Manual dexterity
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Attention to detail
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Hand-eye co-ordination
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Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
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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Safety glasses/goggles
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Vision care benefits
Other benefits
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Support for Veterans
- Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
Support for Indigenous people
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
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.