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

Experience:

Welding: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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