Welder

Job description

Cherubini Metal Works, a member of the Cherubini Group of Companies, is looking for Welders to join our team in Dartmouth, NS!

We have an outstanding Safety Culture that focuses on the health and wellbeing of our workforce. The desire to be an active participant in our Safety Program is a vital aspect of employment within the Cherubini Group of Companies. We also offer competitive compensation and benefits.

Summary

The position of Welder includes, but is not limited to production welding, service & repair welding, prototype building, and fitter welding. Responsibilities will include the fabrication of custom prototypes from supplied drawings, fabrication of custom jigs and fixtures to produce production parts that meet customer specifications, as well as the fabrication of metal structures using jigs and fixtures in a high paced production environment. Knowledge of Steel structures such as bridge components, steel beams, steel channels, shell structures etc.

The use of various hand tools, machinery and equipment will be required to manufacture metal products. This position will work with Foremen and Lead Hands to ensure continuous improvements in work cells, hitting quotas, welding according to pre-set parameters using Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) processes. Possess strong knowledge and skill in operating all metalworking machinery. Additionally, the Welder will be required to read and understand production drawings, blueprints, work orders and other written instructions.

Core Competencies

Quality Orientation

Time Management

Creative and Innovative Thinking

Development and Continual Learning

Problem Solving

Accountability and Dependability

Decision making and Judgement

Operating Equipment

Providing Consultation

Ethics and Integrity

Planning and Organizing

Mathematical Reasoning

Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations

Mediating and Negotiating

Communication

Energy & Stress management skills

Teamwork

Job Duties

Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications

Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), plasma arc welding (PAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), oxy-acetylene welding (OAW), resistance welding and submerged arc welding (SAW)

Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment

Operate brazing and soldering equipment

Operate metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears and other metal straightening and bending machines

Repair parts of metal products by welding on extra layers.

Maintain safe work practices

Conduct repairs, modifications and retrofits

Monitor parts usage and report on any material issues

Assist in training, directing & supervision of junior employees and apprentices, inspecting and certifying their work

Reviews blueprints and specifications; ensures drawings and specifications will function as designed in environment intended for use

Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology, compliance and repair techniques

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

5-7 years’ experience as a Welder

Current CWB tickets (all positions)

Valid welding certification, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), certified in all positions

FCAW certification considered an asset

GMAW certification considered an asset

Ability to work independently in a busy environment

Experience with routine maintenance operations

Experience in working with Overhead cranes with or without load attached.

Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment

Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing

Able to work well under pressure

Strong attention to detail

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $24.00-$32.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care

Extended health care

Vision care

Schedule:

Day shift

Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

DARTMOUTH, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Welding: 5 years (preferred)

Overhead Crane: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

CWB tickets (all positions) (preferred)

Work Location: In person