Spot Welder

Job summary

The spot welder is responsible for setting up and operating welding machines to fit metal parts according to specifications. They must also identify machine issues, perform basic maintenance, and ensure all safety procedures are followed.

Job details

Wesgar Inc. is a premier supplier of precision sheet metal components and value-added services to customers throughout Canada, the United States and Mexico. We have grown to be British Columbia's largest precision sheet metal manufacturer, supplying the Electronics, Printing, Medical Device, Power Switching and Test/Measurement industries. At Wesgar, we believe our employees are the key component to producing quality products which in turn allows us to offer our customers with complete solutions. An opportunity to join our growing team has become available and we are currently seeking an experienced Spot Welder/Robotic Cell/Welder Helper. Main Job Duties: Production fit metal parts using a variety of spot welding machines and techniques Set up and operate Spot Welding Machines correctly, identify machine issues and either fix or report them Identify opportunities for improvement Operate equipment safely according to their intended use Handle incoming and outgoing parts safely and with care to avoid damage or injury Follow all safety procedures and wear PPE as required Requirements: High school Basic blueprint reading skills 1 year's experience in metal fabrication industry Qualifications and skills: Able to lift up to 50 lbs. Mechanical Aptitude Able to solve problems and make good decisions Punctual and reliable Good Mechanical Blueprint reading skills Good eye hand coordination Able to stand for extended period Pay: CA$22.00–CA$25.00 per hour Shift Available: Day shift (6am – 2pm) Afternoon shift (2pm – 10pm) Night shift (10pm – 6am) Wesgar provides employees with an awesome working environment, great benefits, paid vacations, employee recognition programs (company BBQs, employee referral bonus program, years of services award). After completing probation period, we offer benefits: health, dental, MSP, insurances, paid vacation. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Additional pay: Overtime pay Benefits: Casual dress Dental care Extended health care Paid time off

What you’ll do

The spot welder is responsible for setting up and operating welding machines to fit metal parts according to specifications. They must also identify machine issues, perform basic maintenance, and ensure all safety procedures are followed.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience in the metal fabrication industry. Proficiency in basic blueprint reading and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs are required.

Benefits

• Health insurance • Dental care • Extended health care • Paid time off • Paid vacation • Employee recognition programs • Employee referral bonus program • Casual dress

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Spot welding
• Machine operation
• Blueprint reading
• Metal fabrication
• Mechanical aptitude
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Eye hand coordination
• Safety compliance
• Equipment maintenance
• Blueprint Reading
• Lifting Ability
• Time Off Management
• Safety Procedures
• Medical Devices
• Value-Added Services
• Metal Fabrication
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Sheet Metal
• Probation
• Spot Welding
• Coordinating

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Engineering
• Spot Welder
• Iron / Steel Worker
• Structural Metal Preparers and Erectors
• Structural Iron and Steel Workers