Welder

The Position: The scope of the position involves precision workmanship, as it pertains to custom stainless-steel & metal work related to pools, spas, water features & custom miscellaneous metals projects related to our industry.

The Assistant Welding/Fabrication Technician will report directly to the Fabrication Department Supervisor, and execute projects as directed. This is a demanding role which may entail working outdoors in all types of inclement weather conditions, performing various tasks, and co-managing various projects that involve light/ moderate/heavy industrial work. In this role, you will be expected to support one or more of the following as required:

• Learning & applying specific trade skills relevant to stainless steel & metal welding and fabrication.
• Ensuring adherence to OBC, Ontario Health Code Regulations & community by-laws
• Supporting & working with the construction department and other departments within SPA
• Other tasks as directed by your department supervisor, the specific project supervisor, The Projects Dept Manager and/or the President & CEO
• 50% shop / 50% installation; with regular modifications to the work mix pending the work at hand.
• Knowledge of working with Stainless Steel & custom fabrication;
• Experience with light & heavier gauge materials;
• Experienced in polishing and finishing SS is an asset
• Weight Handling: Up to 23 kg (70 lbs);
• Interpret the design intent; operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment; operate hoisting and lifting equipment; maintain and perform minor repairs both in shop/on-site;
• Proficiency at CMC fabrications is an asset.
• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes.
• The ability to see past the drawings to the finished product thus minimizing mistakes and rework;
• An imagination that takes your thinking “outside of the box”. Familiarity with all shop equipment including specifically brake/shear/CNC mandrel bender/drill press, iron worker, and various Meg and Tig welders.
• Competent in use of personal hand tools and measuring devices.
• Mechanical knowledge of process plumbing would be an additional asset; and is a cross training requirement.
• Experience is application of acrylic and cladding finishes is an additional asset and is a cross training requirement.
• Rigging experience is an asset.
• CWB certification & college training an asset.
Required Competencies:
• Canadian Citizen and/or possess applicable Work Visa & S.I.N. card
• Physically fit and able to handle heavy industrial work HANDS ON in the layout, fitting, and welding of structural steel, pipe, plate, and sheet metal, and construction-based experience – tiling, cement, water-proofing, carpentry, etc., is considered an asset
• Ideal candidate should have experience in ‘store fixture merchandising’ (meaning: broad-spectrum knowledge of stainless steel, mild steel, glass, tiles, wood working, etc.).
• Must have own tools/equipment (i.e. Steel-toed safety boots, Welding helmet, etc.)
• Working knowledge of all tools and equipment, (i.e.: overhead cranes, saw, iron workers, shears, breaks, welding equipment)
• Excellent customer service
• Excellent communication and listening skills (able to execute direct instructions)
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills, and attention to detail
• Technically inclined
• Flexible and adaptable, and able to champion a wide range of responsibilities
• An extremely reliable Team player.
• Ability to crisis manage, and problem solve effectively
• Able to take initiative and follow tasks through to completion with minimal supervision
• Must have a valid driver’s license & clean G driver’s abstract, and daily access to your own personal vehicle
• Must be willing to drive to project sites, upon request, for installations (noting that you are only ‘paid’ once you have arrived and start working on site, and you are not paid for your travel time to and from)
• Must be notoriously dependable
• Bondable

Work hours:
• Must be able to work 6-day work week and very long hours during peak seasons
• Start times vary day to day. A typical day can be 6:30 & 7:00 a.m.

We Offer:
• No lay-offs & lots of hours
• Competitive Salary
• Coverage under our insurance and our WSIB
• Paid via direct deposit on a bi-weekly basis
• Non-unionized environment – opportunity for cross-training and advancement.
• Promote from within, and offer internal postings before we advertise.
• Use of company provided power tools
• Uniform allowances;
• Social events for both staff and their families.
• After the 3 month probationary period we offer paid O/T & Medical/Dental benefits; Referral bonuses.
• Strong opportunity for growth and advancement.
• Fantastic TEAM!

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