Fabrication Welder

Fabrication Welder


Company
Ottawa Equipment and Hydraulic Inc
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$25–$30 an hour
Via
via Jooble

Job Description
Fabrication Welder

Ottawa Equipment and Hydraulic Inc

Location Ottawa, ON

Salary 25.00 to 30.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 44 hours per week

Full time

Day

Starts as soon as possible

Benefits: Health benefits

Languages English or French

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience 5 years or more

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to
work remotely.

Work setting

Industrial

Manufacture

Responsibilities:

Interpret welding process specifications

Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment

Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment

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

Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)

Operate hoisting and lifting equipment

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

Aluminum alloys

Non-ferrous materials

Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)

Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)

Equipment and machinery experience

Arc welding machine

Soldering machine

Area of specialization

Custom fabrication

Truck repair

Machinery or equipment repair

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Weight handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Organized

Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Until: 2025-11-19

Frequently Asked Questions

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