TIG Welder FitterShop Technician

3 days ago

Burlington, Ontario, Canada Service Plus Aquatics Inc. Full time

Job Description

Welder-Fitter / Shop Technician

Status: Full-Time, Year-Round Employment (working on average hours per week)

Tropics North is a division of Service Plus Aquatics Inc., specializing in indoor custom stainless steel water features. Service Plus Aquatics Inc. (SPA Inc.) is a rapidly-expanding, progressive corporation, devoted to providing exceptional service to the commercial recreational aquatic industry. Established in 1989, we are known for our leadership in design/build services, restoration and repair, and facility management, specializing in LEED design. Dedication, on-going training and a truly dynamic TEAM, combine to make this company an industry leader. We have yielded award-winning projects that can be seen and enjoyed across the greater GTA and beyond.

The Position: The scope of the position involves precision workmanship, as it pertains to custom stainless-steel designs and water features.

The Fitter/Shop 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:

  • 50% shop / 50% installation;
  • Knowledge of working with Stainless Steel – custom fabrication;
  • Experience with light gauge materials;
  • Experienced in polishing and finishing SS is an asset
  • Major Work Area: New fabrication of SS Swimming Pools, SS Water Walls, SS Water features and SS/Glass Artwork, Structural and Misc. SS framework;
  • Welding Techniques: TGAW, MGAW
  • Able to work with stainless steel- 316L/304L;
  • 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;
  • 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.
  • Competent in use of personal hand tools and measuring devices.
  • Mechanical knowledge of process plumbing would be an additional asset;

Required Competencies:

  • Canadian Citizen and/or possess applicable Work Visa & S.I.N. card
  • Physically fit and able to handle heavy industrial work
  • Proven HANDS ON experience in the layout, fitting, and welding of structural steel, pipe, plate, and sheet metal is a mandatory requirement;
  • HANDS ON construction-based experience – tiling, cement, water-proofing, carpentry, etc., is considered an asset
  • Ideal candidate must have experience in 'store fixture merchandising' (meaning: broad-spectrum knowledge of stainless steel, mild steel, glass, tiles, wood working, etc.).
  • Specifically experienced at TIG welding applications, and able to 'Stick Weld', utilize shop tools, and working knowledge of automated shop technologies (i.e. water jet cutting, automated fabrication, etc.)
  • Expert level of knowledge of all welding methods, procedures, and quality control – specializing in 'finished stainless steel'.
  • Experience with Hydraulic Iron Worker machinery.
  • Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
  • 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

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