Welder

Job Description

• Location: 1634 Kebet WayPort Coquitlam, BCV3C 5W9
• Work location: On site
• Salary: 37.50 to 38.50 hourly (To be negotiated) / 38.75 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment - Full time
• Shift : Evening, Overtime available
• Start date: 2026-03-02
• Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits
• Vacancies: 1 vacancy

Overview

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Asset languages

• Spanish

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dirty

Work setting

• Manufacture

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
• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
• Determine weldability of materials
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
• Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Aluminum alloys
• Stainless steel

Welding techniques

• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine
• Gas welding machine

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• High-volume production welding
• Precision sheet metal fabrication
• Cosmetic weld inspection

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Welding helmet

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking
• Resourcefulness

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available

Wesgar job openings:

We're Hiring - Job Openings | Wesgar

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37.50-$38.50 per hour

Expected hours: 38.75 per week

Work Location: In person