Overview

Tigercat is a privately owned, innovative, state-of-the-art, growing, Canadian company that designs, manufactures and assembles premium quality, purpose-built forestry equipment for felling, transporting, processing, and loading tree-length and cut-to-length timber. We are growing rapidly, with 1800+ employees across 10 plants in southwestern Ontario.

View our product line-up here and take a look at our machines in action on YouTube.

Opportunities exist on:
Afternoon shift (3:30pm – 2am, Monday to Thursday) a generous shift premium applies!

Job Description

Daily use and understanding of Robot Studio for offline programming

Manually weld any areas prior to robotic welding that are not accessible to the robot

Weld materials to complete assembly, ensuring quality through specified dimensions

Operate an ABB robot system integrated by Wolf Robotics to complete production requirements

Gather required tools, equipment and materials in work area. Hand carts or crane may be required to maneuver tools, equipment and materials

Use hand, air, and power tools, cutting torch, plasma cutters and welding machines

Inspection of all welds to ensure conformance to specifications

Examine work pieces for defects and conformance with specifications

Removal of completed parts from work area and preparation for next production stage

Completion of paperwork as required

Perform regular operating maintenance

Read and interpret shop drawings and blueprints

Skills & Experience

Experience in assembly, fabrication and welding including manual welding skills

Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes, operating policies, procedures and instructions

Effective trouble-shooting 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

Knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing practices

Positive attitude through effective and friendly communication

What We Can Offer You

Progressive health and safety program

Family oriented company

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

Company paid healthcare benefits and Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)

The successful applicant must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (as defined by the Government of Canada) or have a valid vaccination exemption pursuant to the applicable human rights legislation, and must comply with ongoing disclosure obligations regarding same prior to and during employment.

Tigercat Industries Inc. 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.