Welding Engineer Specialist
Engineering Welding Specialist
Simcoe
$65,000-$90,000/year
ABOUT US
STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.
THE ROLE
Are you a hands-on Welding Engineering professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Our client in Simcoe is looking for an Engineering Welding Specialist to take ownership of their GMAW, spot welding, and projection welding operations from end to end.
In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, improving, and leading plant welding programs while managing new equipment and projects from design and procurement through installation and full production. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys autonomy, continuous improvement, and being the go-to technical expert for welding systems and processes.
If you’re self-motivated, solutions-focused, and passionate about improving quality, efficiency, and reliability — this could be the perfect next step in your career.
PERKS
- Great starting salary $65,000- $90,000/year
- Company pension with matching contributions
- Dental care and vision care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Wellness program
- Paid time off
- On-site parking
ADDITIONAL PERKS
- Tuition reimbursement
- All tools provided
- Company events
- Career development opportunities
- Competitive compensation package
- Uniforms provided
- OT eligible
- PPE provided
- Boot allowance
- Perfect attendance awards
- Service awards
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain and lead plant welding programs related to GMAW, spot welding, and projection welding cells
- Manage new welding projects and equipment from design, procurement, installation, and commissioning through to production
- Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance, quality, safety, efficiency, and reliability
- Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, implementing effective countermeasures and improvements
- Collaborate with Engineering and Management teams to prioritize work across R&D, design, and manufacturing
- Research, investigate, and propose cost-effective equipment modifications to improve reliability, safety, quality, and throughput
- Write technical specifications for the procurement of equipment, tooling, and utilities
- Lead the design, construction, acceptance testing, and installation of welding equipment and tooling
REQUIREMENTS
- Degree or diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Welding Engineering, Automation & Robotics, or equivalent hands-on experience
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong working knowledge of GMAW, spot welding, and projection welding
- Experience with robotic welding programming is a strong asset
- Working knowledge of PLC-based or computer-controlled machine systems
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
- CAD experience (Inventor, AutoCAD) is desirable
- Ability to operate machine tools such as MIG/stick welders, lathes, milling machines, and hand tools is an asset
- Strong skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint)
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
- Strong leadership skills with a collaborative, team-focused mindset
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