Welder-assembler

Work setting

• 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 hoisting and lifting equipment

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Aluminum alloys
• Copper and copper alloys
• Stainless steel
• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
• Stud
• Spool
• Multipass
• Brazing and soldering

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Factory assembly

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Travel insurance