Overview

Hourly rate: $33.32 – fully qualified (starts at Learner 1: $28.32/hr; Learner 2: $29.99/hr; Learner 3: $31.65)

We have opportunities for you to join our production team as a Seal Welder at our facility in Cambridge, Ontario. Each member of our team plays a critical role in BWXT Canada’s success and in ensuring we meet our customers’ quality, cost and delivery expectations. Our employees are considered the best in the industry and we are proud of the high level of skills they demonstrate every day.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

To set up and operate seal welding equipment to perform tube to tube sheet welding; assist Fitters when not Seal Welding.

TASKS

· Receive prints and procedures, set up welding machine using gauges to position electrodes and welding wire onto practice test block, assist Fitters are required.

· Position welding machine over tube to be welded in the test block; adjust argon gas control, voltage and amperage meters to pre-established settings, making adjustments as required.

· Perform fillet and fusion welders per WPS’.

· Send test blocks to Quality Control for inspection approval; proceed to carry out tube to tube sheet welding as listed in the above procedure.

· Clean tube welds with a wire brush and a lint free rag; visually inspect and submit a report of any tubes requiring repair to Q.C.; mark all tubes requiring repair on the tube sheet print.

· Prepare test block for repair welds and submits to Q.C. Dept. for approval; prepare tubes for repair by machining, cleaning, welding; set up machine and weld for repair using same procedure as welding tube to tube sheet.

· Keep daily record of all tubes welded.

· Assist Fitter when not Seal Welding.

· Perform General Helper duties when not Seal Welding such as cleaning of steam generator components and assemblers. e.g. tube sheet holes, lattice grids.

· Keep immediate work area in a clean condition and orderly condition; work safely.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Successfully completed a welding program.

· Proven commitment to workplace safety.

· Previous experience in a heavy manufacturing environment would be a definite asset.

· Must pass a pre-employment weld test: Manual GTAW 2G (horizontal). Test is subject to a visual and bend test acceptance.

· Fitting knowledge is a definite asset.

· Commitment to quality and the ability to work as a positive, effective team member, willing to go the extra mile to ensure we meet our customer expectations.

· Available to work “off shifts”:

· Days: 6:00 am to 4:00 pm. (Mon – Thurs) OR

· Afternoons: 4:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. (Mon – Thurs) OR

· Weekend days: 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Fri, Sat, Sun; paid for 40 hours).

The successful incumbent will need to be available for all shifts for training purposes.

We thank you for your interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $28.32 per hour

Additional pay:

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision care

Schedule:

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Cambridge, ON N1R : reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Welding: 1 year (preferred)
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