Overview

Company description

Raptor, is an independent engineering and manufacturing company focusing within the mining and power generation industries.

We will attract, develop and retain talented individuals that understand our business and put customer focus, core products and commitment into action while establishing long term relationships with the customers we serve.

Raptor’s mission is to provide customers with a premium product with exceptional service.

Job description

We are looking to recruit a competent welder helper to support the activities of our welding team. The welder helper will ensure an organized work environment, and adequate maintenance of equipment and materials. You will guarantee welders have tools and materials, such as rods and grinding discs available, and operate welding machines, grinders, hammers, beveling machines, torches and magnetic drills. You will be familiar with various metals such as galvanized, carbon and stainless steel.

To ensure success you will pay attention to minute details, which will save costs associated with errors and consequent reworks. Candidates will be patient and organized, and flexible to adapt to a dynamic work environment.

Welder Helper Responsibilities:

  • Attending on-site safety meetings.
  • Maintaining cleanliness of work areas.
  • Assisting welders with setting up and moving parts.
  • Ensuring welders have required materials and tools available, such as rods and grinding discs.
  • Following welders’ instructions to adjust welding machine temperatures.
  • Employing buffers and grinders to clean welds.
  • Maintaining knowledge of various types of metal.
  • Operating various tools and types of equipment.
  • Identifying safety risks and hazards, and complying with relevant safety procedures and regulations.

Welder Helper Requirements:

  • 6+ months work experience in a similar role.
  • Basic knowledge of all aspects of welding.
  • Basic English reading and writing skills.
  • Ability to work in a standing position for extended hours.
  • Resilient to working in adverse climatic conditions.
  • Available to work shifts and extended hours.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

Experience:

  • Welding: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

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