Welder

FT – First Shift – Monday – Friday   6:00 am to 2:30 pm

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Read work orders and manufacturing standards, follows production drawings and assembly instruction, or receives verbal instructions regarding duties to be performed.
• Study engineered drawings and blueprints, determine the materials required, and plan the sequence of tasks.
• Assemble and fit metal sections to form complete units or subunits using welding and other fabrication methods.
• Set up and operate heavy duty metal working machines including torches, drills, grinders, hammers, levels, plasma cutters, and overhead cranes.
• Perform all welding tasks and related fabrication and finishing processes.
• Rig, hoist, and move materials within worksite.
• Understand all quality requirements for products and meets those requirements.
• Make adjustments to meet precise specifications.
• Detect and report defective material to Supervisor.
• Complete any special projects as required. May be assigned to other areas of operations, based on business or customer requirements.
• Work in a careful and safe manner.
• Report any real or potential safety/health hazard to the Supervisor.
• Actively participate in orientation and training programs.
• Conduct daily inspections of the work area.
• Report all accidents, incidents or near misses to the Supervisor.
• Observe all legislated H&S regulations as well as established workplace safety procedures.
• Cooperate with the Joint Health & Safety Committee in any Safety Program Review.
• Works in compliance with all Administrative, Health & Safety policies and procedures as per legislative requirements and as outlined in Company policies.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Trade training or certification in welding, mechanics, or a related technical discipline is desirable but not required where candidates demonstrate equivalent work performance based on practical experience.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, assembly, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, technical drawings and procedural manuals.
• Strong mathematical and mechanical skills required.
• Able to multi-task projects and meet production deadlines.
• Must provide own helmet and certain trade tools.
• Must have a good attitude and be highly motivated.
• Must possess good communication skills and teamwork attitude.
• Satisfactory attendance to meet business needs.
• Manage multiple conflicting priorities in a fast-paced, quality production environment.
• Be flexible and available to interact with others of the team.