Welders will be required to select and set up welding equipment, execute the planned welds, and examine welds to ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications. A.F. Theriault & Son Ltd. Works with a variety of materials but most common are steel and aluminum. Welding practices vary from tack welding, fillet welding to full penetration.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Read drawings or specifications or use their knowledge of base metals to analyze parts to be joined
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method to be used based on requirements
• Set up components (cutting, fitting, grinding, etc.) for welding based on requirements
• Weld components using manual and/or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal and overhead)
• Complete, CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau) certifications when required
• Operate related equipment and tools which include but are not limited to forklifts, hoists, slings, grinders (portable & bench), cutting torches, hand tools, drills and punches
• Work in multiple environments from an indoor facility, confined spaces within vessels, outside spaces with exposure to all elements
• Keep the shop/work site as a safe and clean environment to work in. Opening the doors and starting the ventilation fans may be required depending on the work being completed in the shop and/or space
• Willing to go apprenticeship training if applicable
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts
• Follow A.F. Theriault & Son Ltd. Policies and procedures and
• Carry out other tasks either assigned by Senior Management, Foremen and/or C.W.B. – A.F.T. Welding Supervisor

Requirements

• Previous shipyard/marine experience is preferred but not necessary
• Proven experience as a welder required
• Diploma/Certificate from accredited post-secondary institution is considered an asset
• Be able to read/understand blueprints and/or drawings
• Applicants must be safety conscious
• Willing to work overtime hours as required
• Be able to communicate in either English or French
• Possess the ability to work well both with a team or unsupervised and
• Applicant must provide Steel Toe boots, all other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for this position is provided
• Ability to work 8-5 Monday to Friday for a total of 42.5 hours per week and
• High School English OR Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLBs) 5

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $18.00 per hour

Benefits

• Company pension
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Vision care

Supplemental pay types: Overtime pay

To Apply

Email: hiring.aftheriaultson@gmail.com

Phone: 902-645-2327

In person: 1 D’Entremont Road, Meteghan River, NS B0W 2L0 Between 08:00 AM and 05:00 PM

Preferred Contact: Email