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.