Job Title : Welder/Fabricator

Under supervision, use various equipment for welding and fabricating from print to final product. These include MIG and TIG welding for various metals, hand cutting equipment such as band saws, shear, gas torches or plasma to cut and prep material. Work from sketches, prints, operation sheets, preliminary drawings, and written/verbal instructions. Must maintain welding specifications. Set up and operate all welding equipment while following all safety protocols. The ability to run waterjet table would be an asset. CAD experience would also be an asset.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

• Must have five years MIG welding experience, related technical competence and a good understanding of production processes & welding equipment.
• Candidates must be able to successfully pass a blueprint reading as well as a weld test. Observe signs in the workplace that communicate safety information such as signs showing where there are high noise levels. Review notes on blueprints and/or welding procedures specifications (WPS) to review messages from engineering department about materials and procedures.
• Ability to read drawings and to order materials for a project to avoid ordering excess amounts. Measure pieces for structures using International System of Units (SI) to the Imperial or metric measurement system; and convert measurements from both systems as required.
• Ability to communicate with tool room staff to ask for tools, supplies and personal protective equipment. Discuss work assignments with supervisor to understand expectations.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting. Majority of tasks are completed independently, but must work with other team members, including mechanical designers, all trades, other welders, and supervisors, to plan work, confirm measurements and calculations, assist co-workers with tasks, and to schedule sharing of equipment.
• Ability to input data and operate plasma cutting machines and any other computer-controlled equipment.
• Metal forming such as Hydraulic Break, Shear, and Iron workers are an asset.
• Certified to operate fork trucks and overhead cranes in a safe and efficient manor would be an asset.

Credentials

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Post-Secondary training as a welder is preferred.
• Current CWB/AWS welding ticket(s) preferred.

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent time management skills
• Problem solving skills.
• Capable of working independently, multi-tasking, and organizing.
• Strong communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable to ever-changing priorities.

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports teams.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.

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.