Overview

Trade Apprentice – Welder

Applications for this position will be accepted until January 24, 2022.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Completion of a Secondary School Diploma.
  • An active Ontario College of Trades membership as an apprentice Welder is an asset.
  • Successful completion of Second, Third-, or Fourth-Year apprentice working towards the Certificate of Qualification (456A).
  • Consideration will be provided to Welder Journeymen who are willing and able to successfully to complete the Certificate of Qualifications (C of Q) within the first six (6) months of employment.
  • Working knowledge of tools, equipment, methods, practices and procedures of the welding and fabrication trades.
  • Valid Class “G” Licence and working knowledge of any applicable legislation/regulations including the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
  • Willing to work overtime on short notice and to perform shift work necessary to fulfil the requirements of a seven-day operation.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude.
  • Ability to work from plans and drawings, written and verbal instructions; ability to carry out manual tasks.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position including the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand, bend, or kneel for long periods of time.
  • High degree of integrity and a full commitment to complete the requirements of the welding apprenticeship, i.e., working hours via on-the-job training, in school instruction component and completion of the Certificate of Qualification (C of Q).
  • A successful police check is required for the successful candidate.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the leadership of the Welding and Fabrication Lead Hand (or designate) provides a variety of welding/fitting and fabrication duties as assigned and scheduled:

  • Builds, maintains, alters, and repairs a variety metal structures such as stairs, handrails, safety railings, protective barriers, gates, fences, NPC equipment and custom ornamental metal work.
  • Provides installation and maintenance of structural metal systems and support items.
  • Performs structural and partition metalwork systems in accordance with the Ontario Building Code (OBC) and Ontario Fire Code (OFC).
  • Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, and calipers.
  • Welds components and assemblies, using electric, gas, arc, or other welding related equipment.
  • Performs all cutting and welding (oxy-acetylene, electrical, tig, mig) for projects involving steel, cast iron, aluminum or stainless steel: fabricating and welding plates and metal as required.
  • Cuts and shapes work pieces, using powered saws, metal band saws, steel lathes, hand or hydraulic shears and presses.
  • Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
  • Performs hot work activities in accordance with NPC policies and procedures (e.g. communicating activation and deactivation of alarms and fire suppression systems).
  • Protects staff and visitors from welding flash/arc work through the use of various protective measures (e.g., visual screening, barricades, road closures etc.).
  • Develops templates (jigs) and other work aids to hold and align parts.
  • Repairs, replaces, modifies, or duplicates parts for NPC machinery and equipment (e.g., snowplows, mowing equipment etc.)
  • Erects, repairs, and removes light displays in support of the Winter Festival of Lights event program.
  • Inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and other precision measuring instruments.
  • Interprets, reads blueprints, drawings, and sketches to determine details, specifications and to calculate the materials required to complete tasks.
  • Determines required equipment and welding method applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
  • Safely operates elevated work platforms (EWPs) and forklifts.
  • Responds to welding and fabrication related request for service (work orders), determines cause and takes and/or recommends appropriate action for repair, as required.
  • Performs tasks that may be physically demanding; requiring frequent and recurring bending and lifting, and to hold/position materials.
  • Maintains clear, concise, and accurate daily work records including but not limited to request for service reports, daily work sheets, and time sheets.
  • Sources and orders materials from suppliers, as required.
  • Operates the shop vehicles, delivering and picking up materials as required.
  • Reports broken, lost or defective tools or equipment to supervisor.
  • Complies with all applicable legislation as well as any related policies and procedures including safety procedures and the maintenance of clean work areas.
  • Repairs Park benches, tables and chairs as required.
  • As assigned.

To apply for this opportunity, please visit Niagara Parks Careers Site at www.niagaraparks.com/careers to create a profile and submit your resume.

Reference ID: 2022-02

Application deadline: 2022-01-24

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Salary: $16.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Schedule:

COVID-19 considerations:
Following Provincial guidelines

Education:

  • Secondary School (preferred)

Work remotely:

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