Job Description

Job Title: Welder

Employer: P.K. Metal Works Ltd. DBA P.K. Metal Works
Location: Surrey, BC (on site)
NOC: 72106
Salary: $38.60/hour
Hours: 40 hrs/week
Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time
Shift: Morning
Start date: As soon as possible
Vacancies: 1
Languages: English
Education: Secondary school
Experience: 2 to less than 3 year
Work setting: Various locations

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; Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines; 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

Materials: Aluminum alloys; Stainless steel; Steel, iron and heavy metals
Welding techniques: OAW; SMAW; GTAW (TIG); GMAW; FCAW; Spool
Equipment: Arc welding machine; Gas welding machine
Specialization: Custom fabrication; Structural construction; Ornamental work; Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings
Public transportation is available.
Work conditions: Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Standing for extended periods. Weight handling up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools: Steel-toed safety boots; Welding helmet
Personal suitability: Flexibility; Organized; Team player; Punctuality; Hardworking
Benefits: Dental plan, Health care plan

Who can apply: Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada; other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit.