Since 1945, A.J. Braun has custom-fabricated and supplied quality highway products and provided installation services for projects across Canada, from roads to bridges and railway systems across the country. From our modest beginning, supplying steel products to local residential builders, A.J. Braun Mfg. Limited has evolved to become a leading supplier of high-quality fabricated steel and in-stock steel products for building contractors across the country.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be integral to our fabrication team, responsible for interpreting blueprints and executing precise welding tasks. Your skills in MIG and aluminum welding, along with mechanical knowledge, will enhance your ability to work with various materials and machinery.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrated ability to design and fabricate jigs and fixtures.
- Complete assigned fitting projects efficiently while adhering to all safety protocols.
- Perform welding tasks as required for various projects.
- Inspect completed work to ensure accuracy, quality, and adherence to technical drawings.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workbench and surrounding area.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings and blueprints.
- Ability to operate grinders, drill presses, saws, and other hand tools.
- Follow written and oral instructions from the Production Manager, Production Supervisor, and the QC Team.
- Participate and follow all Health and Safety Policies of the Company.
- Be able to multitask and perform other duties outside of regular responsibilities when needed.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2+ years of welding/fitting experience preferred.
- Safely and efficiently complete assigned fitting projects in accordance with company standards and procedures.
- Perform welding operations as required, ensuring strong, clean, and accurate welds.
- Inspect all work for quality, accuracy, and conformance to technical drawings and specifications.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free workbench and surrounding area to support a safe working environment.
- Possess a valid CWB Certified GMAW ticket; additional welding certifications are considered an asset.
- Must be able to read and interpret drawings.
- Must be able to fit/weld projects of varying complexities with minimal supervision.
- Must maintain a high standard of workmanship.
- Work independently and with the fabrication team.
- Past knowledge of crane use (certified) and safe work practices (asset).
A.J. Braun encompasses a diverse collection of successful businesses, but our spirit isn’t found in the diversity of our portfolio; it’s found in the diversity of our people. At A.J. Braun, we believe that our greatest opportunity for continued success is fostered in the belief that every voice matters. Each one of us has a unique story and we promise to do our part to ensure that those stories are heard, seen, acknowledged, and supported. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
A.J. Braun is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in an effective and timely manner in accordance with the applicable standards set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), the provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code, and any other applicable legislation. We foster an inclusive organizational culture as an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 42 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kitchener, ON N2C 2E2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- CWB Certified GMAW ticket (required)
Work Location: In person
