Welder

Brantford, ON

$27.91-28.66/hr

ABOUT US

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs

THE ROLE

As a Welder, you will work in a reputable manufacturing facility, responsible for production welding and operating associated machines. This is a great permanent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a team environment for a reputable and leading manufacturer in Brantford, Ont.

The Welder’s report to the welding department supervisors and Lead Hands outlines the necessary skills and abilities for production welders and associated machine operators. This role involves rotating shifts every two weeks, alternating between days and afternoons, and may require occasional overtime.

ADVANTAGES

• Great starting pay of $ 27.91 (plus $0.75 premium)
• Rotating shifts biweekly (days and afternoons) occasional overtime
• 6:30 am – 3 pm and 3 pm to 11:30 pm
• Permanent position based out of Brantford
• Opportunity for advancement and career growth
• Fantastic team of people that you get to work with
• Great benefits: Dental and Medical, RRSP matching and Pension

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Welding metal components together to fabricate or repair products (Mig Welding)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications
• Maintain welding equipment and machinery
• Inspect welded joints for quality and standards
• Knowledge of metals, relevant product codes, regulations and laws
• Knowledge of applied mathematics (e.g., fractions, measuring) and geometry
• Use manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal pieces using processes such as gas metal arc (MIG or GMAW) 
• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment.
• Operate previously set-up welding machines to provide parts set up in pre-set fixture
• Adheres to all Preferred Work Methods and Standard Operating Procedures
• Carries out duties in a safe manner as instructed through safety training
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisors and Lead Hand

REQUIREMENTS:

• 2 years of welding experience minimum
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment working with plant machinery
• Experience working in a production environment with the ability to maintain a safe, productive, quality-minded work environment
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• CWB certification preferred

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