Welder-fitter at Inventure Engineering & Machinery Inc.

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 44 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 5 years or more
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Odours
• Dirty

Work setting

• Commercial
• Industrial
• Manufacture

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

Type of materials

• Aluminum alloys
• Nickel alloys
• Non-ferrous materials
• Non-metallic materials
• Stainless steel
• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
• Multipass

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Machinery or equipment repair
• Structural construction
• Factory assembly
• Ornamental work

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

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

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Welding helmet

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Morning

Employment terms options

• Day
• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other Benefits

• Free parking available