Job Description

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
Computer-aided design (CAD)
Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
Determine weldability of materials
Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
Operate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal
Start up, shut down, adjust and monitor robotic welding production line
Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment

Experience and specialization:
Type of materials:
Aluminum alloys
Composite materials
Copper and copper alloys
Magnesium alloys
Nickel alloys
Non-ferrous materials
Non-metallic materials
Plasma coatings
Stainless steel
Steel, iron and heavy metals
Titanium and special alloys
Zirconium

Welding techniques:
Resistance, spot or seam
Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)

Equipment and machinery experience:
Gas welding machine
Soldering machine

Area of specialization:
Custom fabrication
Machinery or equipment repair
Cast iron and other metals
Ornamental work

Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Fast-paced environment
Repetitive tasks
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Sitting
Standing for extended periods

Weight handling:
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment:
Tools
Steel-toed safety boots
Hard hat
Safety glasses/goggles
Safety harness
Gloves
Mask
Face shield
Welding helmet

Required languages: English

Education level: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Required skills: Excellent oral communication, Flexibility, Organized

Additional skills / Assets: Reliability, Team player, Resourcefulness

Closest intersection: Orenda Road and Steeles Avenue East