Welder - TIG/MIG

THE ROLE Our client in Cambridge is looking for a TIG & MIG welder for production and repair tasks on thin metal gauges. Fabricate using metal shaping machines, develop tooling, jigs, & fixtures. Finish by grinding welded parts, buffing with Storey Buffing Machine, and polishing to mirror shine with Progress Buffing Machine.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $22-$24 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Works Safely and be actively engaged in the site safety programs.

Welding

Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment – Optional. Production Welding TIG & MIG welding Repair worn parts of metal products by welding on extra layer. Work with mainly thin gauges of metal.

Fabricating

Operate metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears, rollers and other metal straightening and bending machines. Develops & fabricates Tooling, Jigs & Fixtures - maintains existing tooling, jigs & fixtures will be bonus.

Finishing

Grind all welded parts using a hand grinder. Buff pieces using Gilbert C. Storey Buffing Machine that were previously grinded in preparation for polishing. Polish pieces to ‘mirror shine/finish’, using a Progress Buffing Machine

Required Skills and Abilities

Attention to detail and accuracy essential. Able to read work orders and part numbers (alpha and numeric) Excellent verbal communication skills. Good math skills. Familiarity with sheet steel and plate sizes and gauges. Must interpret technical drawings within the metal manufacturing industry.

Preferred Education and Experience

Completion of one (1) year of work experience in the trade and some college or industry courses in welding 1-2 years welding experience, MIG & TIG Previous experience with stainless steel an asset Experience welding Aluminum an asset.

Perks

Casual dress Company events Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care

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