Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Work setting
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Determine materials required
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Interpret engineering drawings and others’ instructions to plan methods and sequences of operation
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Lay out reference points and patterns
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Plan the sequence of tasks to cut metal most efficiently
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Study engineering drawings and blueprints
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Assemble and fit plates and sections to form structures
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Weld or bolt sections together
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Set up and operate heavy-duty metal-working machines
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Construct patterns and templates
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Install fabricated components in final product
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Rig, hoist and move materials to storage areas or within worksite
Experience and specialization
Welding techniques
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ARC spot
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Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
Equipment and machinery experience
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Cutting torches
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Drills
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Grinder
Area of specialization
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Structural metal or steel
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Fast-paced environment
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Overtime required
Personal suitability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Initiative
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
Benefits
Other benefits
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Other benefits
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Parking available
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Support for Veterans
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
- Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example: adapting to different organizational structures)
- Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
Support for Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
Support for mature workers
- Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
- Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
Who can apply for this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
- other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit