Junior Welder – Labourer

Summary

The Cherubini Metal Works Junior Welder / Labourer will be required to perform tasks involving physical labour at the fabrication shop and will be required to operate a variety of hand and power tools. Responsibilities will include the cleaning and preparation of projects, erecting scaffolding, cleaning up debris and removal of waste materials. Must be capable of operating a variety of equipment. During the incumbent’s time as the Junior Welder / Labourer, he/she will perform tasks associated with the position of labourer while gaining the skills, experience, and education required to perform the role of Welder.

Core Competencies

· Accountability

· Adaptability

· Planning and Organizing

· Safety Oriented

· Quality Oriented

· Attitude/Respect

Job Duties
· Clean and perform preparation of work area.

· Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.

· Operating overhead cranes with or without load attached

· Utilize pumps, compressors, and generators to provide power for tools, machinery, and equipment.

· Lubricate, clean, maintain and repair machinery, equipment, and tools.

· Clean and prepare work area to eliminate possible hazards.

· Erect and disassemble scaffolding, shoring, braces, ramps, and other temporary structures.

· Load, unload, and identify building materials, machinery, and tools, and distribute them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans and specifications.

· Use tools and equipment as assigned.

· Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications

· Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), plasma arc welding (PAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), oxy-acetylene welding (OAW), resistance welding and submerged arc welding (SAW)

· Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment

· Operate brazing and soldering equipment

· Operate metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears and other metal straightening and bending machines

· Repair parts of metal products by welding on extra layers.

· Maintain safe work practices

· Conduct repairs, modifications and retrofits

· Monitor parts usage and report on any material issues

· Reviews blueprints and specifications; ensures drawings and specifications will function as designed in environment intended for use

· Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology, compliance and repair techniques

· Other assigned work as required

Requirements
· High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

· 1-3 years’ experience as a Welder

· CWB tickets (all positions)

· Valid welding certification, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), certified in all positions

· Ability to work independently in a busy environment

· Experience with routine maintenance operations

· Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment

· Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing

· Able to work well under pressure

· Strong attention to detail

Work Conditions
· 24/7 availability may be required

· Physical ability to lift up to 50lb

· Safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc.

· Overtime as required

· Hazards associated with the trade

· Work both indoors and outdoors

· Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

· Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects, use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $0.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends

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