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