Job Overview/Purpose:
Welders permanently join metal parts by applying heat, using filler metal or fusion processes. They fabricate parts, build structures, and repair damaged or worn metal components.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Welding: Joining metal pieces using various welding processes and techniques.
Reading Blueprints: Interpreting technical drawings and specifications to understand project requirements.
Setting Up Equipment: Preparing and setting up welding equipment, including torches, welding machines, and related tools.
Cutting and Shaping: Using tools like torches, shears, and brakes to cut and shape metal as needed.
Quality Control: Inspecting welds for defects, ensuring they meet quality standards.
Maintenance: Performing basic maintenance and repair on welding equipment.
Safety: Following safety procedures and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Fabrication: Assembling metal components into larger structures.
Repairing: Fixing damaged metal parts by welding or other methods
Essential Skills:
Technical Skills: Proficiency in various welding techniques, blueprint reading, and use of welding equipment.
Physical Strength and Stamina: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and work in various positions.
Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy and precision in welding and fabrication.
Problem-Solving: Identifying and resolving welding issues.
Safety Awareness: Prioritizing safety in all tasks.
Communication: Effectively communicating with coworkers and supervisors.
Adaptability: Being able to adjust to different work environments and tasks.
Reporting Structure: Terry Cartwright
Working Conditions:
Repetitive tasks: repetitive movements, such as bending, lifting, and holding materials.
Physical exertion: welding tasks require significant physical strength and stamina.
Working at heights: may work on scaffolds or platforms, must be comfortable working at elevated positions.
Heat and noise: processes generate significant heat and noise, requiring appropriate protective measures
Confined spaces: Some welding jobs may be performed in enclosed or confined areas, potentially posing risks of limited ventilation.
Electrical hazards: Welding equipment can pose electrical hazards, particularly in wet or humid conditions.
Exposure to fumes and gases: Welding can generate fumes and gases that require proper ventilation and respiratory protection.
Salary and Benefits:
Starting at $25.00/ hour – Based on Experience and Skills
This position offers opportunities for growth within a manufacturing plant environment. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced setting, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We would like to thank all candidates for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Fanotech does not use AI to screen or select its applicants, selection is based on experience, skills and proper job fit to candidate. Potential candidates are contacted via email, or phone to set up interviews.
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bracebridge, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Please provide a brief description of the products you have welded, and the length of time doing such .
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- Manual MIG Welding: 1 year (preferred)
- Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)
Location:
- Bracebridge, ON (preferred)
Work Location: In person
