Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Work setting
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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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Operate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal
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Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment
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Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of truck-trailer systems
Experience and specialization
Type of materials
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Aluminum alloys
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Stainless steel
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Steel, iron and heavy metals
Welding techniques
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Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW)
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Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
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Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
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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Structural construction
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Factory assembly
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Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings
Additional information
Security and safety
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Bondable
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Basic security clearance
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Criminal record check
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Drug test
Transportation/travel information
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Own transportation
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Valid driver's licence
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
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Overtime required
Weight handling
Own tools/equipment
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Tools
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Safety glasses/goggles
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Mask
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Face shield
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Welding helmet
Personal suitability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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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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As per collective agreement
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Bonus
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Group insurance benefits
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Life insurance
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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Other benefits
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.