Welder-fitter

Company: Lex Metal Fabricators Ltd.

Business information: Lex Metal is a full-service custom metal fabricator. We specialize in the fabrication and installation of miscellaneous metals, structural steel, AESS and joist reinforcement. We design, fabricate and install structural and miscellaneous metal. We are contracted by General Contractors (for projects such as steel beams, columns, joists, stairs, handrails, and railings), then design steel connections and provide blueprints. We fabricate (cut, fit and weld) these items, ship them to the site and install them.

Business Address: 974 Westport Crescent, Mississauga, ON L5T 1G1

Work location: Same as above (Work in shop)

Type of Employment: Full-time– Permanent

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description

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

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

Operate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal

Start up, shut down, adjust and monitor robotic welding production line

Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment

Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes

Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications

Requirements:

Education: Completion of high school is required

Experience: At least 2 years of experience in welding is required. If the candidate does not have 2 years of experience, then a post-secondary education certificate OR completion of a three-year apprenticeship program is required.

CWB Certification for MIG, TIG, and Flux-cored welding is an asset.

Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Hand-eye co-ordination, Standing for extended periods, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Organized, Team player, Initiative, Accurate, Judgement.

Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Language: English is required.

Salary: $28.39 hourly, 40-44 hours per week. Wage may be increased based on performance and productivity level.

Benefits: Group benefits (medical and dental insurance) after 3-month probationary period.

Important information: The work schedule will be Monday to Friday from 6:30 am - 3:00 pm. Flexibility in schedule is required. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Apply by e-mail to: info@lexmetal.com

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