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Job Title: Welder

Department/Area: Inspection – Welding

Date last Updated: October 2022

Job Objectives:

Tornado is dedicated to innovation, competence, and efficiency, leading ultimately to high levels of product quality and customer satisfaction. Located in the Prep department, the Welder – General works across the Company where needed, providing welding for a variety of projects including material rework, building maintenance and prototype construction. The Welder will provide a product finished to the fine standards required of a Tornado product. Their work is performed to a high level of quality and precision. They must be able to perform work in a safe and efficient manner while keeping high and consistent quality standards.

Tornado values a positive and constructive attitude toward work. We measure these expectations in punctuality, consistent and regular attendance, positive and respectful relations and effective teamwork with colleagues. Our employees respect the processes and procedures that we have put in place, and we in turn value the contributions and improvements they can offer within that framework.

Relationships:

Reports to: Supervisor Inspection and Welding

Supervises: None

Internal Contacts: Maintenance Supervisor, Production Supervisors and Leads, Management, Production and Maintenance Workers

External Contacts: Materials Suppliers
Key Responsibility Areas:
Project Planning:

  • Reads and interprets blueprints, specifications and instructions.
  • Review assignments and plan the requirements to complete.
  • Determines materials and supplies needed to complete the project.
  • Prepares and sets up necessary tools and equipment for welding job.

Welding:

  • Operates welding and other related equipment to builds required parts.
  • Able to weld in a variety of modes including GMAW, FCAW, GTAW and SMAW in all positions.
  • Retrieves materials required and ensures they meet specifications.

Maintenance:

  • Cleans and services equipment.
  • Replaces damaged or worn components.

Testing:

  • Tests component parts (air, hydro).
  • Test welds and performs Dye Pen testing.

Projects / Other Assignments:

  • When not occupied with welding assignments, the Welder – General will be expected to help with work in Inspection. They will work under the direction of Prep and Assembly leads to assemble hydrovac trucks or components, or to prepare chassis and mount equipment as required.
  • Welders may be asked to assist the Service Department with welding repairs to customer equipment.
  • Welders may also assist the Maintenance department with repairs or modification to buildings, facilities or equipment.
  • Works on other projects or initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education

Experience

  • Manufacturing of tanks and parts experience preferred.

Certification

  • Journeyman Welding Certificate

Competencies (skills, abilities, knowledge):

  • Takes pride in a job well done.
  • Attention to detail and is able to perform to high standards of accuracy.
  • Able to follow Standard Operating Procedures, drawings and other instructions.
  • Able to solve problems and make decisions while working.
  • Able to organize and plan daily work amid facing multiple demands and priorities.
  • Show excellent communication skills and function effectively in the English language.
  • Attention to safety of self and of others.

Working Conditions:

  • Tornado Global Hydrovacs operates in an industrial shop. It is a very dusty environment and can be warm in the summer and cold in the winter due to the bay doors opening for part movement. The work requires an ability to lift heavy objects, and to work in a variety of positions (standing, kneeling, crouching and underneath vehicles) for long periods of time.
  • On the production floor there are overhead cranes, forklifts, welding and many other hazards. This job always requires certain PPE to be worn. The employee will provide appropriate safety footwear and a welding helmet. Tornado will supply safety glasses and hearing protection, and all other required PPE.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Red Deer, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Welding: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2022-12-02

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