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Wood is currently recruiting for a Contract Welder for a short term position. This individual would be required to weld components to meet ABSA Certifications and other welding tasks as required. The successful candidate will weld components together to construct pressure vessels, boilers, pressure piping systems and associated fittings. Will use power tools, oxy-fuel welding equipment, and hand tools.
Successful completion of Interprovincial Red Seal welding Certification. Must hold a valid B-pressure welding certificate from ABSA.
Experience welding in an industrial and or maintenance setting. Able to consistently produce welds that meet NDE requirements. Journeypersons must demonstrate competence in their trade.
Employee responsibilities and required skills include:
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Plan layouts, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage and welding techniques
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May be required to use Gas-Metal Arc, Flux-Cored Arc, Gas-Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc, Shielded Metal Arc, or other welding processes
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Read, understand and comply with company issued weld procedures
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Lay out, position, align and fit components together in various body positions
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Bolt, clamp and weld together metal components for the purpose of welding. May tack weld components
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Ensure proper amperage, voltage, slope and pulse as specified by procedure
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Obtain specified electrode and inserts electrode into portable holder or threads consumable electrode wire through portable welding gun
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Manually guides electrode or gun along weld-line, maintaining length of arc and speed and movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle
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May manually apply filler rod to supply weld metal. May clean or degrease weld joint or workplace, using wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath. May repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes. May remove excess weld, defective weld material, slag and spatter, using carbon arc gouge, hand scrapper, grinder or power chipper. May preheat work piece, using hand torch or heating furnace. May cut metal plates or structural shapes
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Examine weld for bead size and other specifications
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Maintain safe consumable storage and maintenance
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Capable of setting weld machine parameters and maintain weld machine in working condition
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Perform other duties as required
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
Published Position Title: B-Pressure Welder Journeyperson
Requisition ID: 2023-123077
Type of Requisition: Trade & Craft
External Company URL: http://www.woodplc.com/
Post End Date: 2023/4/26
Skills / Qualifications (Text Only): Successful completion of Interprovincial Red Seal welding Certification. Must hold a valid B-pressure welding certificate from ABSA.
Experience welding in an industrial and or maintenance setting. Able to consistently produce welds that meet NDE requirements. Journeypersons must demonstrate competence in their trade.
Employee responsibilities and required skills include:
– Plan layouts, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage and welding techniques
– May be required to use Gas-Metal Arc, Flux-Cored Arc, Gas-Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc, Shielded Metal Arc, or other welding processes
– Read, understand and comply with company issued weld procedures
– Lay out, position, align and fit components together in various body positions
– Bolt, clamp and weld together metal components for the purpose of welding. May tack weld components
– Ensure proper amperage, voltage, slope and pulse as specified by procedure
– Obtain specified electrode and inserts electrode into portable holder or threads consumable electrode wire through portable welding gun
– Manually guides electrode or gun along weld-line, maintaining length of arc and speed and movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle
– May manually apply filler rod to supply weld metal. May clean or degrease weld joint or workplace, using wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath. May repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes. May remove excess weld, defective weld material, slag and spatter, using carbon arc gouge, hand scrapper, grinder or power chipper. May preheat work piece, using hand torch or heating furnace. May cut metal plates or structural shapes
– Examine weld for bead size and other specifications
– Maintain safe consumable storage and maintenance
– Capable of setting weld machine parameters and maintain weld machine in working condition
– Perform other duties as required
