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Welder Apprentice

Prop Masters Inc.
2 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Construction

About the job

Employer

Prop Masters Inc.

Languages

English

Education
  • Registered Apprenticeship certificate
  • or equivalent experience
Work setting
  • Industrial
  • Manufacture
  • Marine
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
  • Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
  • Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)
  • Determine weldability of materials
  • Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
  • 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
Apprenticeship training
  • Level one apprenticeship training
  • Level two apprenticeship training
  • Level three apprenticeship training
Type of materials
  • Aluminum alloys
  • Nickel alloys
  • Non-ferrous materials
  • Stainless steel
  • Steel, iron and heavy metals
Welding techniques
  • Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
  • Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
  • Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
Equipment and machinery experience
  • Arc welding machine
  • Gas welding machine
Area of specialization
  • Custom fabrication
  • Marine repair
  • Machinery or equipment repair
  • Structural construction
Transportation/travel information
  • Own transportation
  • Own vehicle
  • Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Physically demanding
  • Manual dexterity
  • Attention to detail
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Standing for extended periods
Weight handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment
  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Welding helmet
Personal suitability
  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Punctuality
  • Hardworking
  • Resourcefulness
Screening questions
  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
  • Do you live near the job location?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?
Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

Day

Other benefits
  • Free parking available
  • Other benefits
  • Parking available
  • Variable or compressed work week