welding machine operator
Company
KRM WELDING SERVICES LTD
Location
Edmonton, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Via
via Job Bank
Job Description
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year. or equivalent experience. 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). Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment. Welding techniques: Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG). Flux core arc welding (FCAW). Work conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Personal suitability: Flexibility. Organized. Team player. Punctuality. Hardworking. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Health benefits: Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Other benefits: Free parking available. Team building opportunities. Transportation provided by employer. Parking available.
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