Welder

Location: Salmon Arm, B.C.

Position Type: Full-time

Department: Mechanical Assembly

Salary Range: $20.00 – $38.64 /Hr

For over thirty years, Valid has built a reputation as a world-class innovator in high-tech manufacturing. By focusing on exceptional quality and customer service, we develop strong relationships and partnerships with our valued employees, suppliers and customers.

Valid engineers, designs and manufactures innovative and reliable solutions for a wide range of industries. Our reputation has been built on delivering robust products that are always backed with our exceptional 24/7 customer support. Our commitment to quality, and our philosophy that great customer service starts with employees who are valued and appreciated, are constantly moving us forward.

The individual working in this role is responsible for using electric arc welding equipment to fuse aluminum, stainless steel and steel materials to support production of Valid Manufacturing components and products. The successful candidate is required to follow general instructions and work according to established trade and shop practices, as well as being able to exercise some discretion regarding specific procedures and work methods to complete given assignments.

Why Consider Valid?

• Competitive salary, full benefits, and pension plan.
• Work with a team of skilled individuals who will recognize you for your knowledge, skill, enthusiasm, and passion for your role in our organization.
• Work in a comfortable environment that allows you to get the job done while ensuring that you maintain a healthy work / life balance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sets up equipment and prepares surfaces to be welded.
• Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to engineered drawings.
• Inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments.

• Removes rough spots from work piece using portable grinder, hand file or scraper.

• Keeps accurate and legible time records in our time collection system using a computer.

• Maintains workspace, tools and equipment in a safe, clean and neat condition.

• Required to identify components and assemblies by part number, type, function, size and color.

• Must adhere to all safety practices and procedures and work in a safe manner at all times.

Skills & Experience

• Possesses British Columbia "C" Welding Ticket (or better) and is competent in the use of electric welding equipment (i.e. GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW) and other standard tools and equipment related to the trade.
• Experience with aluminum welding (TIG & MIG) is required.
• Ideally will have a minimum of 2 years of welding experience in a shop environment.
• Must be able to understand engineered drawings and specifications as well as be able to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations with limited supervision.
• Work requires the ability to perform a variety of both simple and complex welds.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in manufacturing or related industry an asset.

• Physically fit and agile, capable of standing for long periods, stoop, kneel, and crouch at times to perform assigned tasks.

• Has good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Able to work independently as well as willing to contribute and participate as part of the team.

Working Conditions:

• Fast-paced shop environment.
• Looks to continuously improve work practices and procedures.
• Afternoon shift required, with availability for overtime when requested.

How to Apply:

Valid recognizes that work / life balance is important, and we are committed to ensuring that this is a company and career you will want to grow with

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We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those who are authorized to work in Canada or are selected for an interview will be contacted.