New Job Industrial Welder In Manitoba

The Industrial Welder’s position works under the supervision of the Vehicle Systems Supervisor. This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of duties, including welding, brazing cutting and bending metal, repairing and fabricating bus and shop equipment/parts, as well as any other duties consistent with the classification.

As the Industrial Welder you will:

• Perform Arc, Heli-arc, Mig and Gas welding on Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, etc., used in the bus frames, as well as automotive, shop and facilities equipment.
• Utilize an Acetylene Torch and/or Plasma Cutter to dismantle bus frames, various components and steel plate used in the fabrication bus, shop and facilities components/parts.
• Manufacture, rebuild and repair bus and shop equipment components/tools as directed.
• Straighten bus frame components and in accordance with established procedures, determine the nature and extent of the straightening required.
• Repair/rebuild shop tools and equipment, as well as assist in the rebuilding of bus component/parts, assessing the nature and extent of the repair/rebuild requirement and determining if salvageable and/or if required repair is cost efficient.
• Fabricate new parts and shop equipment/tools, assessing the nature of the requirement, generating drawings and/or technical schematics or utilize blue prints provided, setting up and fabricating the component, part, tool, or equipment item.
• Assist with the training and/or instruction of other employees.
• Enter all work progress and required details into the Division’s computerized Maintenance Management Information System (MMIS).
• Operate a transit bus or vehicle where necessary to move from one location to another, upon request.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the classification.

Your education and qualifications include:

Conditions of employment:

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 2 Manitoba Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement in good standing with a clear driver’s abstract.
• Possess a valid Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) ticket, or able to obtain the same within 5 months of being appointed to the position.
• Must be able to learn and operate the Division’s Maintenance Management Information System (MMIS) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by management.
• Must be physically capable of performing the routine manual labour components of the position, which may include but are not limited to: heavy lifting (up to 100lbs), maneuvering within or around large equipment, exposure to extreme weather conditions, diesel exhaust fumes and chemical agents used in the mechanical field.
• Must possess a set of basic hand tools required for the position.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF WINNIPEG:

• Citizen & Customer Focus
• Respecting Diversity
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity and Trust
• Results Oriented