Overview

Jenoptik is an international photonics group with representatives in over 80 countries. Optical technologies are the foundation of our business. We employ around 4,000 people worldwide.

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Weld and Fabrication Lead

Job ID: 2316

Location:
Barrie, ON, CA

Date: Jun 7, 2023

Prodomax Automation Ltd. is seeking a Weld and Fabrication Lead to join our team. Reporting to the Production Manager, the Weld Shop Lead will be responsible for the Weld and Fabrication Shop and the Paint Department.

Located in Barrie, Ontario, Prodomax is a specialized industrial engineering firm focused on designing complex automation with a blue-chip customer base. Operating from two facilities totaling 200,000 square feet with 200+ employees; we are ISO 9001:2015 certified.

JENOPTIK our parent company, is an integrated photonics company that employs approximately 4,000 people with representatives in over 80 countries and operates in three divisions: Advanced Photonic Solutions, Smart Mobility Solutions and Non-Photonic Portfolio Companies.

Our employees are mountain bikers, road bikers, skiers, golfers, runners, amateur chefs, video game hero’s, musicians, community volunteers, kayakers, race-car drivers, fitness enthusiasts, hockey players, outdoor sportspeople, TV & potato chip experts.

We are a diverse and inclusive work culture – everyone is welcome!

Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Fulfil duties as a Welder/Fitter at a Senior level

Ensure Prodomax health and safety policies are followed by all employees to promote a safe working environment at all times

Work closely with the Production Manager, Procurement Specialist, Machine Shop Lead and the Engineering Department to reduce overall welding and fabrication costs through design and process improvements

Distribute work to appropriate co-workers and align that work with company priorities

Quote and estimate fabrication hours to plan internal capacity

Balance both internal welding and fabrication capacity and outsourcing of work

Manage engineering revision changes and ensure open communication lines are developed with engineering to ensure all changes are captured

Work with Engineering and Project Management to plan and strategize future work

Read and interpret drawings to determine work and/or repair procedures

Plan, review and execute resource requirements in constantly changing environment

Participate in recruitment process for Weld Shop resources

Research and evaluate the effectiveness of machinery, equipment and shop procedures in order to recommend and implement changes to improve operational efficiency

Provide ongoing orientation and training of new employees

Hold group meetings and attend departmental meetings

Approve time and attendance records for the Weld and Paint Departments

Handle disciplinary actions and performance issues as they arise with consistency, in accordance with company policy

Arrange training for new employees and monitor on-going training for current employees

Conduct employee PROformance Reviews

Communicate with other Supervisors/Managers to coordinate work activities

Demonstrate ability to facilitate meetings with teams to produce quality results and build positive relationships

Provide feedback to other personnel for continuous improvement.

Mentor and lead Junior and Intermediate Welder/Fitters

Qualifications, skills and abilities

Experience and Technical Skills:
Completion of an apprenticeship program for Welder and holds a Certificate of Qualification, or equivalent

Minimum 5+ years direct working experience

Strong mechanical skills

Forklift and Bridge Crane experience is an asset

Key Professional Attributes:
Positive attitude

Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, disciplined approach to work

Ability to work well as a member of a team as well as being able to work independently

Ability to work well under pressure in a constantly changing environment

Ability to coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions and constraints

Excellent conflict resolutions skills

Excellent judgment and strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to understand the financial impact of relevant options

High energy and the flexibility to perform under short time constraints to meet deadlines; and

Ability to work overtime as necessary

Our Benefits:
Competitive salary and profit-sharing bonus

Comprehensive Group Health & Dental Benefit Plan

Employee assistance and wellness programs

Employee training, development, tuition and professional fees reimbursement

Subsidized onsite café with takeout meals by David, the best chef everJ

Partial tuition reimbursement for employees’ children enrolled in technical program at recognized Canadian college/university

Annual performance review

Safe, professional work environment

Casual business dress

$3,000 (Senior) $2,000 (Intermediate) and $1,000 (Junior) referral fees if you recommend an approved permanent hire – family & friends included

Safety shoes and safety glasses reimbursement

Prodomax Employee Excellence Recognition (PEER) Awards

Jenoptik Barrie is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.

Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you would like to request a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please advise your Human Resources contact when you are selected to participate in the recruitment process.

About Trioptics

TRIOPTICS GmbH is an internationally oriented company for optical measurement and manufacturing technology. The company has its headquarters in Germany and subsidiaries in China, Finland, France, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and the USA. Distributors sell TRIOPTICS products in the UK, India, Israel, Russia, Turkey and Vietnam. TRIOPTICS has been part of the Jenoptik photonics group since 2020.

TRIOPTICS offers a comprehensive portfolio of optical measurement, testing and manufacturing technology for development, quality assurance and production worldwide. Its expertise ranges from testing individual optical components to assembling and testing complex camera systems. TRIOPTICS products are used in all industries involved in the manufacture, testing and application of optical assemblies. These include in particular the optics industry, the automotive industry (ADAS), the cell phone industry, VR/AR applications, medical technology and aerospace.

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