Pipeline Welder

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Hot
• Noisy
• Dirty

Work setting

• Various locations
• In shop

Responsibilities

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
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
• Determine weldability of materials

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Non-metallic materials
• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

• Resistance, spot or seam
• Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW)
• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
• Welding plastic
• Brazing and soldering

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine
• Brazing machine
• Gas welding machine
• Soldering machine

Area of specialization

• Machinery or equipment repair
• Cast iron and other metals

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods
• Overtime required

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking
• Resourcefulness

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Night shift premium

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Parking available