Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Industrial
- Manufacture
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Interpret welding process specifications
- Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
- Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
- 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 bending machines
- 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 parts and products
- Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Experience and specialization
Type of materials
- Aluminum alloys
- Steel, iron and heavy metals
Welding techniques
- Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
- Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
Equipment and machinery experience
- Arc welding machine
Area of specialization
- Custom fabrication
- Machinery or equipment repair
- Structural construction
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
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
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Welding helmet
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
Long term benefits
- Long-term care insurance
Other Benefits
- Free parking available
- Other benefits
- Parking available
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Welder-fitter employer: Metal Fab LTD
Metal Fab LTD offers a supportive work environment with a focus on safety and precision in welding. Employees benefit from comprehensive health and dental plans, as well as opportunities for team building and professional development. The company values skilled tradespeople and provides a stable career path in the manufacturing sector.
