Location: Salmon Arm, B.C.
Position Type: Full-time
Department: Mechanical Assembly
Wage Range: $22.00-$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 really great companies jointly creating really great products.
Valid designs, engineers, 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 Position:
The Welder 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?
- 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.
- Support for your personal and professional development needs.
- Salmon Arm is a great, centrally-located, affordable community that offers a wide range of activities for all ages.
- Competitive salary, benefits, and pension plan.
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 & Abilities:
- 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 environment.
- Must be able to work individually as well as part of a team.
- Must adhere to all safety practices and procedures and work in a safe manner at all times.
- Shift work is required.
Reflective of the community we work in, 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. At Valid, we will keep you interested and rewarded while at work. Our community, and all that the Shuswap / Okanagan region has to offer, will keep you interested and rewarded the rest of the time!
If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your cover letter and resume to [email protected] introducing yourself and explaining your interest in this role. Please note that all applications are treated in strict confidence.
By applying for this position, you are confirming that you are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
