Overview

The MIG welder’s responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, selecting appropriate tools and metals, measuring and assembling metal pieces, using cutting tools, determining gas ratios, drilling holes, and monitoring inventory.

Day Shift – Monday – Friday – 6am – 2:30pm

Interested in joining the dynamic Tigercat Team? Learn more about our role below!

Tigercat Industries is a proud, privately owned Canadian company since 1992. We specialize in the design and manufacture of premium quality forestry and off-road industrial equipment. Our valued employees are the roots of our success! We have multiple locations in Southwestern Ontario, and approximately 2000+ employees.

Having training and experience are key, but at Tigercat Industries, we believe that it’s what you DO with what you have that counts. Our people are empowered to put their training, experience, and expertise into action.

View our product line-up here and check out our machines in action on Tigercat TV!

Job Description:

  • Assist in the set-up of materials as necessary to complete production requirements
  • Gather required tools, equipment, and materials in work area. Hand carts, forklift or crane may be required to maneuver tools, equipment, and materials
  • Use hand, air, and power tools, cutting torch, plasma cutters and welding machines
  • Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals
  • Read and interpret shop drawings and blueprints
  • Connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure so that desired flames are obtained
  • Weld materials to complete assembly, ensuring quality through specified dimensions
  • Ensure that all welds are complete and of good quality
  • Examine work pieces for defects and conformance with specifications

Skills and Experience:

  • Expertise experience in assembly, fabrication, and welding
  • Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes, operating policies, procedures, and instructions
  • Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions
  • Good level of manual dexterity and hand / eye coordination
  • Ability to bend, crouch, and kneel as well as the ability to reach below, at and above shoulder height to repair and fabricate
  • Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions
  • Knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing practices
  • Positive attitude through effective and friendly communication

What We Can Offer You:

  • Progressive health and safety program
  • Interesting and challenging work and projects
  • Opportunity to see and be involved with our products from start to finish
  • Competitive Wages and Profit Sharing
  • RRSP Matching Program
  • Skills development and training reimbursement
  • Family oriented (BBQ’s, picnics as well as social and sporting events)
  • Company paid healthcare benefits and Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

We thank you for your application!

Tigercat Industries strives to create a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview, or selection processes, please contact Human Resources for assistance.