fabrication welder
Company
Eastman Manufacturing, Inc.
Location
Mississauga, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via Job Bank
Job Description
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Manufacture. 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. Determine weldability of materials. Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products. Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment. Grind and buff seams, joints and rough surfaces. Cut materials using power tools or by hand. Type of materials: Aluminum alloys. Stainless steel. Steel, iron and heavy metals. Welding techniques: Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG). Gas metal arc welding (GMAW). Flux core arc welding (FCAW). Plasma arc welding (PAW). Brazing and soldering. ARC spot. Equipment and machinery experience: Arc welding machine. Brazing machine. Butt or seam resistance welding machine. Gas welding machine. Soldering machine. Spot welding machine. Area of specialization: Custom fabrication. Structural construction. Custom fabrication and layout. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Standing for extended periods. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Organized. Team player. Punctuality. Hardworking. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Day. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Financial benefits: Life insurance. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
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