Canam Group specializes in designing and fabricating metal components for the North American construction industry. The Company is active in the sectors of buildings and infrastructure. Canam Group operates 12 plants in Canada and the United States, as well as engineering offices in Canada, Romania, India and Philippines and has over 3,220 employees.

• Visually inspect 100% of the welds from the assigned production line
• Identify non-conforming (weld length, cracks, craters, etc.) and/or missing welds
• Read and understand shop drawings, welding symbols, tape measure
• Verify main dimensions for a pre-determined quantity of joists produced (dimensions, holes for shoes and connections, dimensions of shoes, dimension of components, sweep, camber, tilt of shoe)
• Add or repair welds (including multi-pass welds) when inspection identifies need
• Lift joists with crane for inspection and placement ready for paint
• Work with welders, tackers and painters to maintain production flow
• Advise workplace parties of quality issues/concerns as found
• Practice good housekeeping including 5S and time management in the performance of daily duties
• Comply with all legislated and company health, safety, environmental, quality, and Lean policies, procedures and programs
• All other duties as assigned

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to:
  • read and interpret shop drawings
  • communicate, read and write in English is a must
  • work safely and maintain production demands
  • produce welds that meet company quality standards (CWB 47.1)
• Should be able to operate crane and work at a pace established by production

Physical Demands: The nature of this position also requires the employee to perform a wide range of physical activities, ranging from pushing and pulling, lifting and carrying heavy objects (50-70lbs), to sitting, climbing, crouching, kneeling, bending and handling with repetitive hand and finger movements. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

Work Environment: The employee constantly works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to welding fumes and airborne particles. The employee may also be at risk of experiencing flash burns, skin burns, electrical shocks and high noise levels. Personal Protective Equipment must always be worn (including but not limited to: metatarsal safety boots, safety glasses, welding helmet, welding gloves/sleeves, earplugs and respiratory protection).

Canam Group Inc. appreciates your interest in this position. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 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.