AP Welder (nuclear industry) 1

at  BWX Technologies

BWXT Canada Ltd. is a world leader in design, engineering, manufacture, construction and service of nuclear power generation equipment. As a supplier of innovative, high-quality nuclear components and services we cater to a worldwide customer base. We take great pride in supplying highly engineered solutions that allow our customers to compete within the complex nuclear power generation industry.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven commitment to workplace safety.
• Commitment to quality and the ability to work as a positive, effective team member, willing to go the extra mile to ensure we meet our customer expectations.
• Understand and adhere to quality requirements and productivity expectations.
• Successful completion of an intermediate welding program.
• Must be able to pass 5 pre-qualifying weld tests: 2 SMAW Plate (vertical and overlay), 1 GMAW Plate (horizontal), 1 FCAW Plate (horizontal), 1 GTAW Plate (vertical). For pre-qualifying weld test: must bring own CSA-approved safety boots, helmet, gloves and safety glasses.
• Ability to read and understand/interpret drawings, specifications, operating procedures, work orders, etc.
• Basic level blueprint reading skills.
• Must be comfortable working in confined spaces, at heights and in awkward positions.
• Ability to pass fit-testing for the wearing of a respirator, if required.
  BWXT Canada Ltd. embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, encourages new perspectives and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender
  identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability, or any other category protected by provincial law.
  BWXT Canada Ltd. embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, encourages new perspectives and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability, or any other category protected by provincial law

• Perform all position welding on company products to quality standards. Such welds are not subject to RT and UT inspection.
• Read and interpret Production Orders, drawings, Shop Instruction Sheet (SIS), Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Set up jigs and holding devices as required, positions as required.
• Identify and verify workpiece material.
• All types of semi-automatic gas and electric welding power sources for the purposes of manual welding, arc air and, cleaning tools, shields, safety equipment, welding fixtures.
• Perform Class 2 overhead crane lifts to maintain their own production requirements, marking equipment.
• Communicate openly with the team members and shop management.
• Work in a safe manner, complying with all health, safety and environmental guidelines/regulations.