Wesgar Inc. is a premier supplier of precision sheet metal components and value-added services to customers throughout Canada, the United States and Mexico. We have grown to be British Columbia's largest precision sheet metal manufacturer, supplying the Electronics, Printing, Medical Device, Power Switching and Test/Measurement industries. At Wesgar, we believe our employees are the key component to producing quality products which in turn allows us to offer our customers with complete solutions.

An opportunity to join our growing team has become available and we are currently seeking experienced Welders.

Key Responsibilities:

- Interpret welding process specifications
- Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
- Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
- Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications
- Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
- Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
- Determine weldability of materials
- Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
- Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
- Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment

Experience and specialization:
Type of materials:

- Aluminum alloys
- Stainless steel
- Steel

Welding techniques

- Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
- Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)

Equipment and machinery experience

- Arc welding machine
- Gas welding machine

Area of specialization

- Custom fabrication
- Precision weld metal parts using TIG and MIG welding machines and techniques
- Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications
- Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment set up and operate Welding Machines correctly, identify machine issues and either fix or report them
- Operate equipment safely according to their intended use




- Handle incoming and outgoing parts safely and with care to avoid damage or injury.
- Follow all safety procedures and wear PPE as required
- Assist with the maintenance and repair of welding, brazing and soldering equipment
- May adjust welding heads and tooling according to work specifications

Qualifications and experience:

- Good Mechanical Blueprint reading skills
- Ability to communicate in English
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Mechanical Aptitude
- A positive attitude and self motivated with a strong work ethic
- Punctual and reliable
- High school
- At least 2 year’s experience in metal fabrication industry
- Need to have the particular PPE (mandatory)
- First Aid certificate is an asset.

Skills:

- Good eye hand coordination
- Able to stand for extended period
- Able to solve problems and make good decisions

Work Schedule:

Morning Shift: 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Afternoon Shift: 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Please note that public transit is not available after 7:00 p.m. in this area. Having access to a personal vehicle is considered an asset.
Graveyard Shift: 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
Public transit is not available during these hours. Candidates must have access to a personal vehicle.

Overtime may be required

After completing probation period, we offer benefits: health, dental, MSP, insurances, paid vacation.

Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The wage will be determined based on the candidate’s performance during the welding test and is open to negotiation.

Job Type: Full-time
Overtime: willing to do OT if necessary
Wage: $27 to $38.50/hour - depending on skill set & experience

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- In office parking
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Wesgar Inc. is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable human rights legislation. If you require accommodation, please let us know.

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