Welder (Tacking) - Day Shift

Job summary

The welder will tack, weld, fabricate, and assemble structural steel components in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include setting up MIG welding equipment, interpreting blueprints, and ensuring all welds meet strict quality and safety standards.

Job details

Company Description Canam, an employer that makes you want to stay Since 1960, Canam has been an employer with a strong, unifying and family-oriented culture, rallying its 5,100 employees. Established in Canada, the United States, Romania, India and the Philippines, our company continues to grow thanks to the innovation and know-how of each and every one of our employees. In fact, in order to build structures that are known and recognized for their quality throughout North America, you need to feel that you have what it takes to succeed in these major projects. Proud of our accomplishments, we are here to stay, and it is with you that we want to do so. Job Description This position tacks, welds, fabricates, and assembles structural steel components to produce open-web steel joists, & girders as required. This role operates in a high-volume manufacturing environment, executing high-quality welds that meet strict engineering specifications and safety codes. Lift, assemble and tack joist pieces at the jig. Setting up MIG Welding Equipment and performing welding operations to join metal parts and components by applying appropriate welding techniques. Read and interpret shop blueprints, drawings and welding specifications. Finding the right pieces of metal, position them, lining up and securing all pieces according to the design and help setting up the jig as required Apply precise and consistent weld to produce defect-free welds. Keep the work area clean and follow 5S standards. Performing routine cleaning and basic maintenance of MIG Welding Machines and practicing good housekeeping including 5S and and time management in the performance of daily duties. Comply with all legislated and Company’s Health, Safety Environmental, Quality and Lean policies, procedures and programs. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum of two years related MIG welding experience and/or training on steel production lines; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. CWB Certification is required. Must possess basic English reading and mathematical skills. Ability to follow instruction and work within a team environment. Strong awareness of surroundings taking into account safety of self and others. Position will require the ability to produce welds which meet company quality standards, the ability to lift parts as needed and the ability to work at a pace established by production standards. Additional Information Unionized Role Pay rate: $34.07 per hour Task Premium: Tacker $0.75 per hour Day Shift: 6:00am to 2:30pm *Overtime available during the week and weekends Thank you for your interest in joining Canam Group Inc. Please note that our Human Resources team will only contact candidates selected for an interview. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Canam Group Inc. is committed to providing employment accommodation. If you require accommodation to apply, or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) needed. We are committed to employment equity. Use of Artificial Intelligence in Applicant Screening: Our recruitment system uses an artificial intelligence (AI) feature to rank applicants based on the job posting criteria. This AI does not make final decisions on applicant screening, assessment, or rejection. Notice to Recruitment Agencies: We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited candidate submissions will be considered the property of Canam Group Inc and no fees will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. We will contact preferred recruitment partners directly if and when additional support is needed. Type de poste / Position type: Fabrication / Manufacturing

What you’ll do

The welder will tack, weld, fabricate, and assemble structural steel components in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include setting up MIG welding equipment, interpreting blueprints, and ensuring all welds meet strict quality and safety standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least two years of MIG welding experience or equivalent training and hold a valid CWB certification. The role requires basic English reading and mathematical skills, along with the ability to work in a team and follow production standards.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• MIG Welding
• Structural Steel Fabrication
• Blueprint Reading
• Tacking
• Jig Setup
• Metal Assembly
• Quality Control
• 5S Standards
• Equipment Maintenance
• Time Management
• Safety Compliance
• Mathematical Skills
• Employment Equity
• Engineering Plans And Specifications
• Lifting Ability
• Artificial Intelligence
• Welding
• Housekeeping
• English Language
• Fabrication
• Innovation
• Mathematics
• Operations
• Production Line
• Safety Codes
• Structural Steel
• Environment Health And Safety
• Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Construction
• Welder
• Welder / Solderer
• Welders and Flame Cutters
• Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers