At AUTOWELD, we manufacture robotic and automated machines for our clients across North America. We design and manufacture our systems in-house.
We are seeking a Shop - Welder/Fitter to work from our facility in Timmins, Ontario.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for welding and fitting components using the MIG (GMAW) process. This role requires strong skills in welding and fitting, blueprint reading, general mechanical knowledge, and the ability to operate a variety of shop tools and machinery. The candidate must have experience in a fabrication shop environment and have the ability to fit and weld without the use of fixtures.
What we Offer
- Competitive pay
- Opportunity to learn advanced welding technologies
- Opportunities to grow as the company grows
- Opportunities to travel throughout Canada and the USA.
Background and Experience Required:
- Must have at least three (3) years welding / fitting experience in a fabrication shop environment
- Experience Fabricating from blueprints
- Experience fitting and welding without the use of welding fixtures
- Ability to weld with the with GMAW (MIG) process
- Operate Oxy-Acetylene cutting equipment
- Ability to accurately use shop equipment like metal band saw, drill press and other equipment/tools used in welding/fabrication environment
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs. without restriction and work on your feet for large portions of the day is required
- Computer knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) required
- Valid Ontario drivers’ license is required
- The ability to travel throughout North America without restrictions is required (ie. A valid passport is essential)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Fit up and weld various components from blueprint without the use of fixtures.
- Daily use of shop equipment like metal band saw, drill press and other shop tools for accurately cutting, fitting is required.
- Other tasks as required through out the day
- Valid Ontario drivers’ license is required.
- Having a positive attitude and shows up on time daily is required.
- Ability to occasionally work extended hours is required.
- Fluency in English is required.
We welcome all qualified candidates. However, please note that only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
Selected candidates with disabilities who require special needs in the selection process will be accommodated to the best of our ability.
Other similar job titles include welder, weld technician, automation technician, robotic technician, robotic welder, shop welder, fabrication technician, control engineer, robotic application technician.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00-$40.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Timmins, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Do you have any restrictions on your ability or willingness to safely lift 50lbs?
- Describe any welding or related college (or similar) level courses or programs that you have successfully completed. Please describe.
- Do you have any restrictions on your ability to work in Canada? For instance, are you on an open work permit? If so, please explain. (This could impact your ability to travel for work purposes).
Experience:
- MIG Welding: 2 years (preferred)
- hands-on welding and fabrication: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Ontario standard drivers' license (preferred)
Work Location: In person
