Overview

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, and working at our Waterloo facility, a welder is responsible for accurately fitting, welding and grinding both aluminum and steel to conform to specifications on engineering drawings

Key Responsibilities:

  • Clean and complete regular safety inspections of tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations and housekeeping standards.
  • Work collaboratively with production team members under direction of Production Supervisor and Team Leads to fit, weld, and grind parts and frames for downstream processing.
  • Complete all required paperwork accurately and completely.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Experience, and/or Technical Skills:

  • Previous fitting/grinding/welding experience (MIG/TIG) with aluminum and steel is a requirement. A welding ticket is an asset but not required.
  • Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and fit/fabricate to required tolerances.

Other Competencies:

  • Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
  • Excellent organizational skills in a multi-tasking environment with attention to detail.
  • Results-oriented individual with strong team working ability and desire to learn.

Physical Requirements & Hours of Work:

  • Frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must assist in team lifts for heavier or awkward parts.
  • Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and power tools.
  • PPE requirement – CSA green safety shoes/boots, welding helmet, protective eyewear (provided), gloves (provided), hearing protection (provided), protective sleeves (provided), respiratory protection (provided).
  • Overtime available through extended shift hours and/or additional shifts on weekends.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $20.50-$22.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

Supplemental pay types:

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Kitchener-Waterloo, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
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