About Our Company
Burlington Manufacturing SP Inc. is a sister company of Safety Power Inc., a leading supplier to the data centre industry. Our equipment removes nitrogen oxides, particulates and other harmful emissions most commonly for diesel engines used for backup power; end users of our systems include Amazon, Google and Microsoft.
The Fitter/Welder is responsible for fitting, welding and repairing metal components, assemblies and structures according to technical engineering drawings and specifications. This position will also train and mentor junior welders.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up welding machines and tools, based on job specifications.
- Fit, tack, and weld components, sub-components and assemblies in accordance with technical drawings and tolerances.
- Ensure all appropriate filtration devices are used in accordance with manufacturers recommendations and compony policies.
- Cross train and mentor Welder-1 and Welder-2 to become equally proficient in producing quality welds.
- Operate various machinery for cutting, drilling and grinding in accordance with safety regulations.
- Inspect completed welds for accuracy and quality in accordance to set specifications.
- Detect and correct any welding defect.
- Establish and continually enhance best practices procedures for welding components, assemblies and structures.
- Perform maintenance on welding equipment (torch, whips, regulator and base) tools.
- Ensure minimum safety stock inventory of welding supplies are in place when removing any item from the welding inventory stock. If stock is low, immediately escalate to the Team Leader / Production Manager.
- Work collaboratively with all team members to ensure safety and production goals are met.
- Complete all required inspection documentation and uploading prior to advancing unit forward in process.
- Keep work area organized and perform General housekeeping prior to end of shift.
- Promote a strong safety culture, enforcing safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all staff.
- Perform all work in a safe manner in compliance with Company specifications, including all local, provincial and federal regulations (OSHA, ESA, CSA, etc.) Immediately report unsafe conditions to Team Leader / Production Manager within the department.
- Other duties as assigned by Team Leader / Production Manager.
Technical Skills & Qualifications
- Valid CWB or AWS certification.
- Certified to weld in all positions; flat (1F/1G), horizontal (2F/2G), vertical (3F/3G), overhead (4F/4G), and pipe (5G/6G).
- Minimum 5 years of welding experience in an industrial manufacturing or fabrication environment.
- Perform various types of welding (FCAW, TIG/GTAW, MIG/GMAW, Stick/SMAW) at a proficient level on various components, assemblies and structures of stainless steel.
- Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications according to engineering requirements.
- Ability to work within a team and independently, to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
- Crane license an asset.
- Detail oriented.
- Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English is required.
- Knowledge of appropriate materials, methods and tools required in various fabrication process.
Job Demands & Working Conditions
- Manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, noise, vibration and metal dust from welding process.
- Effectively perform in a fast-paced environment, and sometimes high stress situations.
- Required to lift and handle heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
- Exposure to welding fumes and dust, as well as air born insulation, for which masks are available.
- Ability to climb or balance, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and twist, and climb throughout entire shift.
- Required to wear PPE (welding helmet, welding gloves, safety glasses, safety boots, ear plugs are required).
- Required to be clean shaven to be fit tested for respirator. If unable to be clean shaven, need to supply your own powered air purifying respirator, PAPR helmet which complies with SFAB supplied filters.
- May require overtime and weekend shift work depending on production demand
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36.00-$55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Experience:
- fitting/welding: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- CWB or AWS certification. (required)
Work Location: In person
