Description
ABOUT US
Aecon Construction Solutions Inc. is a multi-disciplined construction company offering superior civil, electrical and mechanical services including piping, insulation, scaffolding, and module fabrication. As one of Canada's largest and most diverse construction and infrastructure development companies, we're always on the search for exceptional craft candidates to fill our ever-expanding project portfolios.
We are focused on hiring only those exceptional individuals who value safety in the workplace and
remain committed to the collective goal of maintaining our Aecon ‘zero injury’ culture.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Reporting into the appropriate site supervisor, the Welder will be responsible to produce welds that are both visually and mechanically sound and of high quality, ensuring Aecon Construction Solutions Inc. achieves their general and specific project objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Welding usually involves applying heat to metal pieces to melt and fuse them together
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes
such as gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting
equipment
• Operate brazing and soldering equipment
• Operate metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears and other metal straightening and
bending machines
• Join or sever metals in beams, girders, vessels, piping and other metal components, make
metal parts used in construction and manufacturing plants, and weld parts, tools, machines and
equipment
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• Certified Journeyman Ticket or indentured in the apprenticeship program
• Able to weld structural and piping/vessels
• Will need to pass an onsite weld exam plus weld 2 qualifiers
• Manual dexterity
• The ability to get along well with others on a work team
• Must be willing to work in remote job locations
• Must have a strong understanding of safety procedures and policies on an industrial job site
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Repetitive movement
• Able to perform in a fast-paced environment
• Continuously changing work tasks
• Ability to work a significant number of hours throughout the day
• Ability to lift and work with materials weighing up to 25kg
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and environments