Job Summary
We are looking for a reliable and skilled Welder to join our manufacturing and production team. In this role, you will weld metal components and sub-assemblies according to work orders, basic blueprints, and welding procedure specifications (WPS). You will be responsible for producing high-quality, consistent welds while maintaining production targets and strict safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Welding Execution: Perform manual and semi-automatic welding on mild steel, stainless steel, or aluminum using MIG (GMAW), Flux-Cored (FCAW) processes.
- Setup and Preparation: Prepare metal surfaces prior to welding by cleaning, grinding, beveling, and removing rust or mill scale.
- Jig and Fixture Use: Position and secure pre-cut parts into welding jigs, clamps, and holding fixtures to ensure proper alignment.
- Specification Compliance: Read basic shop drawings, weld symbols, and work orders to verify weld size, type, and placement.
- Equipment Maintenance: Set up welding machines, adjust voltage and wire feed speeds, and perform routine maintenance such as changing tips, liners, and gas cylinders.
- Quality Control: Visually inspect completed welds for defects (such as porosity, cracks, or undercut) and grind or rework welds as needed.
- Safety and Housekeeping: Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE), operate fume extractors properly, and keep your welding bay clean and organized.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a welding techniques certificate or trade school program is preferred.
- Certifications: Valid welding tickets (such as Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) or American Welding Society (AWS) certifications) in all positions Flat, Horizontal, Vertical down and Overhead.
- Experience: 2–3 years of welding experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial production environment.
- Technical Skills: Ability to read basic blueprints, recognize standard weld symbols, and use measuring tapes and weld gauges accurately.
- Safety Training: Valid workplace safety certifications (such as WHMIS).
- Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, crouch, or kneel for extended periods, work in warm environments, and lift up to 25 kg / 50 lbs.
Preferred Assets
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume production setting.
- Familiarity with robotic welding cells.
- Valid overhead crane or forklift license.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities.
- Paid training and support for renewing or acquiring new welding
Compensation: $24.00 – $30.00 per hour, based on experience and tickets