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KWS is a locally owned and operated mobile welding company. We are currently seeking an experienced, independent welder to operate one of the company's mobile welding trucks.
Independent work skills, strong time management and reliability are required. B pressure and/or CWB tickets would be an asset for this position as would safety tickets.
Experience: Welder Certificate
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Area Of Specialization
- Structural construction
- Machinery or equipment repair
- Custom fabrication
Type of Establishment/Work Setting Experience
- Industrial
- Commercial
Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Type of Machine Experience
- Arc welding machines
Welding Techniques/Processes
- Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) (MIG)
- Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
- Multipass
- Spray
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Pressure Welding Certification
- Canadian Welding Bureau Certification
- Welder Red Seal Endorsement
Additional Skills
- Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
- Layout patterns
- Instruct apprentices
- Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications
Welding Positions
- All positions
Specific Skills
- Spray welds
- Prepare jigs or set-ups for welding
- Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
- Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
- Operate drill presses
- Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment
- Determine weldability of materials
- Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)
- Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Sitting
- Standing for extended periods
Security and Safety
- Drug test
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Welding helmet
Main Work Area
- New fabrication
- Maintenance/repair
- Construction
Work Site Environment
- Outdoors
- At heights