Job Description

Title

Welder Fabricator

Reports To

Foreman

Summary

The position of Welder Fabricator includes, but is not limited to production welding, service & repair welding, prototype building, and fitter welding. Responsibilities include the fabrication of custom prototypes from supplied drawings, fabrication of custom jigs and fixtures to produce production parts that meet customer specifications, as well as the fabrication of metal structures using jigs and fixtures in a high paced production environment.

The use of various hand tools, machinery and equipment will be required to manufacture metal products. This position will work with Supervisors and Lead Hands to ensure continuous improvements in work cells, hitting quotas, welding according to pre-set parameters using MIG, ARC and TIG welding processes. Perform random maintenance on returned products to be refurbished or re-worked to customer specifications, and have strong knowledge and skill in operating all metalworking machinery. Additionally the Welder Fabricator will be required to read and understand production drawings, blueprints, work orders and other written instructions.

Core Competencies

Quality Orientation Time Management Creative and Innovative Thinking Development and Continual Learning Problem Solving Accountability and Dependability Decision making and Judgement Operating Equipment Ethics and Integrity Planning and Organizing Mathematical Reasoning Communication Energy & Stress Team Work

Job Duties

Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), plasma arc welding (PAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), resistance welding and submerged arc welding (SAW) Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment Repair parts of metal products by welding on extra layers. Maintain safe work practices Conduct repairs, modifications and retrofits Monitor parts usage and report on any material issues Assist in training, directing & supervision of junior employees and apprentices, inspecting and certifying their work Reviews blueprints and specifications; ensures drawings and specifications will function as designed in environment intended for use Schedules critical and non-critical activities effectively for project success Ensures accuracy and completion of assigned tasks and projects Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology, compliance and repair techniques Other assigned work as required

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent Interprovincial Red Seal or CWB tickets Valid welding certification, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), certified in all positions Possess a valid driver's license Ability to work independently in a busy environment Experience with routine maintenance operations Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing Able to work well under pressure Strong attention to detail Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times Computer literate

Work Conditions

24/7 availability may be required Physical ability to lift up to 50lb Travel to off-site locations may be required Safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc. Overtime as required Hazards associated with the trade Work both indoors and outdoors
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Pay: $23.00-$38.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Tuition reimbursement
Experience:

Welding: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person