Welder Job

Languages

English
Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience

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

Outdoors
At heights
Cold/refrigerated
Confined spaces
Dusty
Hot
Noisy
Odours
Dirty

Work setting

Staff accommodation provided
Various locations
Willing to relocate
Relocation costs covered by employer
Remote location
Commercial
Manufacture
Oilfield construction industry

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
Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)
Determine weldability of materials
Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
Start up, shut down, adjust and monitor robotic welding production line

Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
First Aid Certificate
CPR Certificate
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Welder Trade Red Seal Certificate
Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Experience and specialization
Type of materials

Aluminum alloys
Composite materials
Copper and copper alloys
Magnesium alloys
Nickel alloys

Welding techniques

Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW)
Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
Electron beam
Electrogas
Laser

Equipment and machinery experience

Arc welding machine
Gas welding machine
Soldering machine
Spot welding machine
Electrical wiring devices

Area of specialization

Machinery or equipment repair
Structural construction
Cast iron and other metals
Mine construction

Additional information
Security and safety

Basic security clearance
Criminal record check
Drug test

Transportation/travel information

Own transportation
Vehicle supplied by employer
Willing to travel
Willing to travel regularly
Willing to travel for extended periods
Valid driver's licence
Travel expenses paid by employer
Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Repetitive tasks
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
Hard hat
Safety glasses/goggles
Safety harness
Gloves
Mask
Face shield
Welding helmet

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Organized
Team player
Punctuality
Hardworking

Benefits
Health benefits

Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

Group insurance benefits
Life insurance

Swab Master Ltd. has been proudly serving the Western Canadian oil patch since 2000! Based in Brooks, Alberta we run a well maintained and certified fleet of swabbing rigs and tank trucks. We are an industry leader and follow a stringent Health and Safety program.