Overview
Company Mission Statement:
Lincoln Electric Company of Canada Limited continually seeks to be the undisputed world leader in the arc welding industry, as well as, manufacturing and supplying the finest quality welding and cutting products. The Company takes pride in placing emphasis upon being the industry’s lowest cost producer and providing applications expertise and solutions to all customers. In addition, Lincoln Electric is committed to the development of new and innovative technologies with value added products and services that respond to customer needs.
Business Unit:
The Consumable Manufacturing Department is responsible for the production / manufacturing of all consumable products. The Business Unit is expected to contribute to the company’s overall manufacturing efforts by executing progressive production initiatives and processes, while ensuring the safety of all plant personnel. The Consumable Manufacturing Department is further responsible for production and product quality through the application of good manufacturing practices and Continuous Improvement strategies in conjunction with the ongoing business activities and priorities of the company … while meeting customer requirements.
Major Responsibilities:
· To report to the Consumable R&D and Weld Tech Manager on an ongoing basis and communicate all relevant technical matters pertaining to product testing, product design, analysis, research, evaluation and documentation for Consumable Division products.
· To provide input on annual budgets, strategic plans, estimates, forecasts, statistics, analysis and financial information in conjunction with ongoing business requirements, priorities, policies and procedures that effect the Weld Tech Centre .
· To evaluate, source, troubleshoot, document and resolve technical problems and concerns expressed by customers, distributors and company Sales Representatives (e.g. weld failures, gas, electrode, wire, physical properties, strength levels and machinery).
· To liaise with the United States Head Office in Cleveland, Ohio with respect to consumable compliance work.
· To liaise and collaborate with Senior Managers, Line Managers and non-management staff at all levels in an advisory capacity on all matters pertaining to:
Procuring material for testing
Welding
Machining
Testing
Evaluation
Analysis
Standards
Codes
American Welding Society (AWS), Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and Standards Council of Canada (SCC)
Agency Certifications, such as Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB), Lloyd’s Register of Shipping (LR), American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Bureau Veritas (BV), Det Norske Veritas (DNV-GL) and TUV
Metallurgy: hardness numbers, internal metallurgical work, specific structure in welds, investigative work, specimen and microscopic photography
· To maintain accurate and up-to-date records with respect to all products, testing, customer records, modification and revisions.
· To schedule, and co-ordinate welding, machining, testing and documenting all products and comply with the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB), CSA codes for all welding products (electrode consumables) and liaise with CWB representatives in order to obtain product approvals.
· To schedule, and co-ordinate welding, machining, testing, and documenting all products that comply with American Welding Society (AWS) and International Organization of Standardization (ISO) and generate certificate of conformances.
· To oversee and co-ordinate approvals for Lloyd’s Register of Shipping (LR), the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and Det Norske Veritas (DNV-GL), Bureau Veritas (BV) for the maintenance of Type Approvals to standards specific to marine products and welding consumables.
· To conduct site audits and prepare necessary documentation as required per CWB, ABS, LR, DNV-GL, TUV agencies.
· To operate a safe and hazard free test centre, ensuring the calibration, maintenance and preventative maintenance of all equipment, machinery and tools required to perform all technical activities within the department.
· To provide coaching, guidance, training and mentorship to the technologists and technicians and Co-Op students in the group in a collaborative and open door environment.
· To maintain calibration, carry out all the preventive maintenance of all the machines and equipment’s in the weld tech shop.
· Proactively schedule and drive tasks and projects completion.
· To participate co-operatively as an employee within the company’s Global Performance Management Program and conduct Performance Reviews.
· To actively participate in company, staff or individual one-on-one meetings on an ongoing basis for the purposes of effective teamwork, enhanced communication and progressive co-operation strategies within the department, as well as, other departments across the company.
· To continually contribute to the profitability of the company and ongoing business operations by initiating, recommending and implementing continuous improvement strategies and initiatives.
· To fully abide and actively support Lincoln Electric’s Environmental Health & Safety policies, practices and procedures with respect to protecting the environment, the conservation of nature resources and the Health & Safety of all employees.
· To conduct any general duties, specific projects and responsibilities as assigned or required by the Consumable R&D Manager in a timely and professional manner.
Minimum Education Requirement:
· 3 year related College Diploma or 4 year Engineering Degree
Minimum Experience & Training Requirement:
· More than 5 years hands on leadership experience as a Team leader or above.
· Manufacturing environment work experience is preferred.
Machines, Tools & Equipment:
Welding:
· Stick Machines
· Constant Voltage – Power Sources
· Constant Voltage – Variable Voltage Power Sources
· Automatic Equipment
· Semi-Automatic Equipment
· Tig Power Sources
· Plasma Cutters
· Hand Tools
· Electrodes
Machine Shop:
· CNC Milling Machine
· Micro Hardness Testers
· Hydraulic Surface Grinder
· Polishing Equipment
· Power Saws
· Tensile Testing Equipment
· Pedestal Grinder
· Impact Testing Equipment
· CNC Lathe
· Cooling Equipment
· Drill Press
· Micrometers
· Hand Tools
· Verniers
· Tooling Equipment
· Hydrogen Testing Equipment for Weld Deposit
· Metallurgical
· Vacuuming Equipment
· Metallurgical Microscopes
· Chemicals – Alcohol, Nitric Acid, Solvents
Please note: Applicants who receive an employment offer will be required to provide proof of full vaccination as a condition of employment. Lincoln Electric Company of Canada has a duty to accommodate those who are unable to get vaccinated due to religious, medical or other protected grounds.
If you believe you have what we are looking for and you want to make your mark in the #1 Arc Welding Company, we look forward to hearing from you!
Lincoln Electric Company of Canada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, record of offences, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation or any other Prohibited Ground. Lincoln Electric Company of Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
By applying to this position you are confirming you possess either a Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit. We appreciate your consideration for this once in a lifetime opportunity, however, only chosen applicants will be contacted.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Welding: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location