Field Welder

• Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following shop drawings and layout specifications, using jigs, welding torches and hand tools
• Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes
• Tack-weld fitted parts together
• Layout and examine metal stock or workpieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met
• Lift or move materials and finished products, using mechanical assistance (e.g. cranes, chain block, lift truck, etc)
• Operate tools, such as flame cutters, grinders, and drills to bend, cut, form, punch, drill or otherwise form and assemble metal components
• Heat-treat, using acetylene torches
• Hammer, chip, and grind workpieces to cut, bend, and straighten metal
• Design and construct templates and fixtures, using hand tools
• Straighten warped or bent parts, using sledges, hand torches, etc
• Mark reference paint onto floors, or face blocks and transpose them to workpieces using measuring devices, squares, chalk, and/or soapstone
• Set up face blocks, jigs, and fixtures
• Maintain company welding and fabricating equipment
• Participate in on-the-job skill training, as needed
• Ensure clean and organized work space
• Attend and participate in shop safety meetings
• Fill out Time Sheets
• Report all hazards
• Follow company policies and procedures
• Project a positive company image
• Perform any other duties or tasks assigned by the President

• High school education
• CWB certified or approved apprenticeship
• Valid driver license (valid DZ license preferred)
• Own means of transportation
• At least five (5) years previous work-related skill, knowledge and/or experience
• Strong initiative, self-motivated, goal oriented
• Solid understanding of welding equipment and welding accessories
• Able to read and interpret prints/shop drawings, welding process specifications and welding symbols
• Able to work at heights and be certified to the Ministry of Labour’s standard
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with watchful oversight
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Able to multi-task
• Contributing team member
• Able to read and understand architectural drawings and detail design drawings
• Knowledge of and understand the industrial manufacturing process
• Proficient in basic mathematic skills
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Willing to travel to work locations (out of town work)
• Able to operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes
• Ability to weld in all positions with good penetration and quality
• Able to read a tape measure, pressure gauge, level and square
• Able to troubleshoot and repair issues which can occur in field work
• Ability and willingness to follow direction, as well as the ability to work independently
• Fluent in English

Abilities to speak, read, and write any other languages