Welder

Job Title: Welder 

Job Summary:

The successful candidate is responsible foroperating and setting-up hand welding and flame cutting equipment such as arc welders, gas welders, and gas torches to weld together metal components (flat, horizontal, or vertical plates and pipes). Work from sketches, prints, operation sheets, preliminary drawings, and written/verbal instructions, while maintaining welding specifications.

Responsibility:

• Operate robotic welding equipment to produce scissors,assemblies, and fabricated metal parts.

• Create components free of weld faults, performing in process and final inspection of own work.

• Adhere to welding quality standards and ensure the use of weld stamp for qualify tracking compliance

• Load and unload parts, check quality of welds and do basic troubleshooting.

• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as MIG, gas metal arc (GMAW) and Stick, shielded metal arc (SMAW).

• Position parts in jigs or fixtures on bench or floor or clamp parts together along layout marks.

• Select torch, torch tip, filler rod and flux, according to welding chart specifications or type and thickness of metal.

• Use hand, air, power tools, welding equipment for production welding in horizontal and flat positions. 

• Examine weld for bead size and other specifications.

• Perform basic troubleshooting of welding machines and welding accessories.

• Repair welds fix broken or cracked metal objects, fill holes, and build up metal parts. Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter.

• Perform routine maintenance (wire, nozzle, and tips) to ensure proper functioning of equipment.

• Assist other team members with technical issues and/or production concerns. 

• Support the movement of materials for fabrication to pain areas

Academic/Educational Requirements:

• Some completion of secondary school or equivalent

• Post-Secondary training as a welder is preferred.  

• CWB certification is an asset

Required Skills/Experience:

• Possess the drive and motivation to learn continuously on the job.

• Ability to work independently and in a team, setting requiring cooperation.

• Ability to interact with co-workers and supervisors to exchange information about tasks and to coordinate work.

• Partake in training related to the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), use of cleaning products and equipment.

What Linamar Has to Offer:

• Competitive Compensation

• Employee Benefits package includes but is not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc. 

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Sustainability Council

• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities. 

• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us:

Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment. Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985, and has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry.  

As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, Skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves. In 2002 Skyjack became a part of the Linamar Corporation and has since been able to leverage strategic partnerships and use the guidance of their parent company to rapidly change the face of the access industry.  

Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in Skyjacks safety initiatives as this can be an extremely challenging industry. Skyjack prides itself on being simply reliable and easy to do business with. This mission extends to the relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees. 

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.  

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.  Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process.  Accommodations will be provided upon request.