Welder/Fabricator - Pomfret

A Welder/Fabricator is responsible for carrying out welding/fabrication tasks to a high standard as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that safety policies, housekeeping rules and guidelines, quality standards, and standard operating procedures are followed.
• Fabrication of mild steel and stainless-steel components as required ensuring that the highest standards in finish and tolerances, in accordance with information supplied, are achieved using sound “trade” methods.
• Weld components and framework using a variety of welding processes.
• Communicate with design team and give input into new designs.
• Grind, sand, polish and detail fabrications to required finish using hand and power tools to a high standard.
• Measure and examine completed work to verify conformance to specifications.
• Operate machine tools such as lathes and grinders to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up of machinery.
• Assemble machinery and equipment prior to installation using hand and power tools and welding equipment.
• Maintains tools, gauges and equipment in a clean, orderly and safe manner.
• Ensure personal career development with attendance at appropriate educational courses and training organizations.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with provincial standards and legislation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) experience
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.

Competencies:

• Time management
• Planning and organizing
• Problem solving
• Creative and innovative thinking
• Strong commitment to Team environment
• Enforcing laws, rules and regulations

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to lift 20-50 lbs frequently
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs occasionally
• Continuous standing
• Use of hands and feet to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, controls, press buttons, levers and pedals
• Bending, twisting and reaching
• Repetitive movement
• Frequent walking
• Wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, ear protection, safety shoes, gloves and any other protective equipment deemed necessary.
• Work indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions
• Exposure to hazardous equipment
• Work with others in a group or team
• Call-ins will be required.
• Overtime will be required.
• Travel may be required.

Job Type: Full-time 

 Benefits:

• Health insurance   
• Dental insurance  
• Vision Insurance
• Life insurance   
• 401(k)    
• 401(k) matching    
• Paid time off   
• Employee assistance program   
• Referral program       
• Tuition reimbursement

Shift:  8-hour shift

Work Location:  In person

 Central Wire Group of Companies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Central Wire Group of Companies is a Drug-free workplace and pre-employment drug tests and background checks are required.