Overview
Gentek is a leading manufacturer and distributor of vinyl/aluminum siding and windows and other exterior home improvement products. With 3 manufacturing facilities and 22 distribution branches in Canada we are well-positioned to provide our customers with the best products and a superior service experience.
At Gentek Building Products, we’ve made a commitment to our customers that they can rely on us to provide the quality exterior home improvement products they need. But that’s not enough. For us to be considered as their business partner, we know we also need to ensure that every transaction with us, at every point of contact, equates to a superior service experience, and that’s where our great employees come in.
Maybe you are just the person to join our team? Keep reading!
Job Description
We are currently hiring a full-time Welder/Fabricator to provide support at our unionized Burlington Manufacturing plant. The Welder/Fabricator performs duties related to all elements of aluminum, stainless and steel fabrication and welding. Duties primarily involve welding process but also include operating basic hand tools, component assembly, operating metal fabrication equipment including saws, drills, and grinders associated with fabrication.
Perform welding operations: SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), GTAW (Tig)
Operate equipment as described by company procedures
Operate hand tools and powered hand tools
Operate metal cutting saws, plasma cutter, cutting torches, drills
Operate material handling equipment (forklift certification an asset, but company will provide certification and training)
Repair portable racks, metal bins, line equipment, trench plates, factory equipment in all departments
Fabricate machine guarding, shoots, line equipment panels, etc.
Support maintenance department with building maintenance and repairs
Collaborate with Tool and Die Maker for die repairs (surface hardening) and frame fabrication or other fabrication for equipment overhauls
Contact suppliers for material quotes
Perform work safely and follow all company safety policies and procedures and supports the Quality and Safety programs
What’s in it for you?
We offer a starting wage of $38.77/hr (increasing to $39.77/hr after 9 months) plus shift premiums.
A competitive benefit package for you and your family with 100% company paid premiums!
A pension plan with 100% employer contributions!
An annual clothing and tool allowance!
Qualifications
MUST possess a Welding trade certificate (456A) and Metal Fabricator trade certificate (437A).
Pass CWB Certification specific weld testing required (CSA W47.1 AWS D1.3 – GM-WPS-01)
Willing to enroll and pass CWB Supervisor Certification
Experience with industrial hand tools
Ability to interpret shop drawings
Ability to fabricate without shop drawings
Knowledge of structural steel shapes, sizes, and grades
Experience in an extrusion equipment environment an asset
Available to work Mon-Fri 8-hour day shift(8AM-4PM) but must be available to work overtime as needed.
Strong written and oral English communication skills
Excellent attendance
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and safely
Physical Demands:
Regularly required to stand, bend, twist, lift, use hands, fingers, handle, or feet; and reach with hands and arms, along with climbing and crouching.
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work in hot and cold environments.
Additional Information
Our people are the difference. If you are qualified, please apply with resume and cover letter describing your experience and your interest in working with us at Gentek Building Products. If your qualifications are a match, you will be contacted.
Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.
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