Welder, combination
Company
JPB Fabrication Services
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Full-time and Internship
Posted
24 hours ago
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via Learn4Good
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Job Description
Location: Smiths Falls
• Durée de l'emploi:
Permanent
• Langue de travail:
Anglais
• Heures de travail: 42.5 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:
Education
• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience
Work setting
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Manufacture
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
• 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)
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
• Operate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal
Type of materials
• Stainless steel
• Steel, iron and heavy metals
Welding techniques
• Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW)
• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
• Plasma arc welding (PAW)
Equipment and machinery experience
• Arc welding machine
• Butt or seam resistance welding machine
• Gas welding machine
• Soldering machine
• Spot welding machine
Area of specialization
• Custom fabrication
• Machinery or equipment repair
• Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings
Security and safety
• Basic security clearance
Transportation/travel information
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
Weight handling
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Welding helmet
Personal suitability
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking
Screening questions
• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?
Experience
• 2 years to less than 3 years
Employment terms options
• Flexible hours
• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available
Workplace information
• On the road job
Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Durée de l'emploi:
Permanent
• Langue de travail:
Anglais
• Heures de travail: 42.5 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:
Education
• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience
Work setting
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Manufacture
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
• 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)
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
• Operate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal
Type of materials
• Stainless steel
• Steel, iron and heavy metals
Welding techniques
• Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW)
• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
• Plasma arc welding (PAW)
Equipment and machinery experience
• Arc welding machine
• Butt or seam resistance welding machine
• Gas welding machine
• Soldering machine
• Spot welding machine
Area of specialization
• Custom fabrication
• Machinery or equipment repair
• Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings
Security and safety
• Basic security clearance
Transportation/travel information
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
Weight handling
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Welding helmet
Personal suitability
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking
Screening questions
• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?
Experience
• 2 years to less than 3 years
Employment terms options
• Flexible hours
• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available
Workplace information
• On the road job
Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What is the minimum hourly wage for welders in Canada as of 2026?
Employment and Social Development Canada sets the federal minimum wage at $18.75 per hour effective January 1 2026, though provincial rates for welders range from $20.50 in Nova Scotia to $23.00 in British Columbia. Unionized welders under Red Seal certification earn an average of $35.75 per hour with overtime at 1.5 times the rate after 40 hours weekly.
What work permit is required for international welders applying to jobs in Canada in 2026?
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada requires a valid work permit supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment issued after March 2026, valid for up to three years for Red Seal trades. Applicants must also hold a valid passport and proof of $15,000 CAD in settlement funds for the principal applicant.
What education and experience are needed to qualify as a welder in Canada in 2026?
Employment and Social Development Canada requires completion of a 3-year apprenticeship program or equivalent 5,400 hours of on-the-job training plus technical training for Red Seal endorsement. Candidates need a high school diploma or GED and must pass the Red Seal exam with a minimum 70 percent score.
What documents are required when applying for welder positions through the Canadian government portal in 2026?
Applicants must submit a Red Seal certificate, valid trade qualification from a recognized provincial authority, and a Canadian resume formatted to the National Occupational Classification code 72106 via the Job Bank portal by December 2026. Additional documents include a valid driver's license and proof of Canadian work eligibility.
