Role Overview

Welding and repairing metal components, assemblies and structures according to technical engineering drawings and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and weld symbols
- Set up welding machines and tools, based on job specifications
- Fabricate and assemble components according to drawings and specifications
- Ensure all appropriate filtration devices are used in accordance with manufacturers recommendations and compony policies.
- Cross train and mentor junior Welders to become equally proficient in producing quality welds.
- Inspect completed welds for accuracy and quality in accordance to set specifications.
- Detect and correct any welding defect.
- Establish and continually enhance best practices procedures for welding components, assemblies and structures.
- Perform maintenance on welding equipment (torch, whips, regulator and base) tools.
- Ensure minimum safety stock inventory of welding supplies are in place when removing any item from the welding inventory stock. If stock is low, immediately escalate to the Team Leader / Production Manager.
- Work collaboratively with all team members to ensure safety and production goals are met.
- Work efficiently to meet daily production schedules and output requirements.
- Complete all required inspection documentation and uploading prior to advancing unit forward in process.
- Keep work area organized and perform General housekeeping prior to end of shift.
- Promote a strong safety culture, enforcing safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment for all staff.
- Perform all work in a safe manner in compliance with Company specifications, including all local, provincial and federal regulations (OSHA, ESA, CSA, etc.) Immediately report unsafe conditions to Team Leader / Production Manager within the department.
- Other duties as assigned by Team Leader / Production Manager.

Technical Skills & Qualifications

- Diploma or Certificate in Welding from a recognized Ontario post-secondary institution or accredited Canadian equivalent.




- Valid CWB an asset
- Certified to weld in the all positions.
- Perform various types of welding (FCAW, TIG/GTAW, MIG/GMAW, Stick/SMAW) at a proficient level on various components, assemblies and structures of stainless steel an asset.
- Minimum 3 years of tig welding experience in an industrial manufacturing or fabrication environment.
- Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications according to engineering requirements.
- Ability to work within a team and independently, to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
- Crane license an asset.
- Detail oriented.
- Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English is required.
- Knowledge of appropriate materials, methods and tools required in various fabrication process.

Job Demands & Working Conditions

- Manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, noise, vibration and metal dust from welding process.
- Effectively perform in a fast-paced setting, and sometimes high stress situations.
- Required to lift and handle heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
- Exposure to welding fumes and dust, as well as air born insulation, for which masks are available.
- Ability to climb or balance, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and twist, and climb throughout entire shift.
- Required to wear PPE (welding helmet, welding gloves, safety glasses, safety boots, ear plugs are required).
- This role requires use of fitted respirators (clean-shaven required). Employees unable to meet this requirement may use a company-provided PAPR in accordance with company policy, including applicable purchase terms.
- May require overtime and weekend shift work depending on production demand

Job Type: Full time

Pay: $28.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Are you a Canadian citizen?

Experience:

- TIG welding: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- CWB (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Tig Welder (Burlington)
🏢 S-FAB Fabrication
📍 Burlington