Journeyman/woman Welder in Red Deer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Interpret welding process specifications
• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
• Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
• Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)
• Determine weldability of materials
• Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
• Operate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Welder Trade Red Seal Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Aluminum alloys
• Composite materials
• Copper and copper alloys
• Nickel alloys
• Non-ferrous materials
• Non-metallic materials
• Stainless steel
• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Spool
• Brazing and soldering

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine
• Brazing machine
• Gas welding machine
• Soldering machine
• Electrical wiring devices

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Machinery or equipment repair
• Cast iron and other metals
• Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Drug test

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Face shield
• Welding helmet

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Punctuality
• Hardworking
• Resourcefulness

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available