Welding Technician

  • Full-time
  • Type de poste: Fabrication

Company Description

Canam Bridges designs, manufactures and installs steel bridges for major infrastructure contractors across North America. Canam Bridges is a member of Canam Group, which has over 3,500 employees and operates 12 plants in North America, as well as engineering offices in Canada, Romania, India and the Philippines.

Job Description

Install, maintain and repair, as necessary, production welding equipment and electrical/electronic components of machinery and equipment. Assist Welding Specialist in research and development efforts to maximize efficiency and quality of welding as directed by the Plant Manager.

Essential Functions

  • Diagnose and repair welding equipment 
  • Repair of a variety of building/facility maintenance issues as relates to welding needs
  • Machinery rebuilding, upgrades, refurbishments, and replacements

Additional Responsibilities

  • Work in a safe and conscientious manner
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor including, but not limited to on-site and off-site training courses, cleaning, trash/scrap removal, and other tasks as outlined by management
  • Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in an effective manner with customers, co-workers, clients and supervisors
  • Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of the work area

Qualifications

  • Experience in welding, metal fabricating, automation, and latest trends in industry
  • Ability to cut with oxy-fuel, plasma cutters, and arc-gouging
  • Ability to read blueprints and schematics
  • Experience in electrical desired
  • High school diploma or equivalent plus five to ten years related experience
  • Ability to read and write routine reports and correspondence
  • Familiarity with AWS codes and standards
  • Previous certifications in the following welding processes; FCAW, SAW, SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW
  • Prior maintenance related experience including electrical and pneumatic desired
  • Experience with automated welding systems and PLCs, preferred
  • High aptitude for critical thinking and problem-solving with the ability to think outside the box
  • Familiar with NFPA 70 and the NEC codes and standards
  • NFPA safety certifications preferred

Additional Information

Physical Demands
The ability to stand continuously is essential, with occasional walking and sitting. The nature of the position will require employees to perform a wide range of physical activities ranging from pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying heavy objects (60 lb) climbing, crouching, kneeling, bending and handling. Repetitive motions and awkward body positioning. Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

Work Environment
The following working environments are as follows, but not limited to:

Required to work near moving mechanical parts and machinery. Working conditions may include being outside or inside in all environmental conditions. Potential exposure to: fumes and airborne particulates. Potential risk of electric shock. Potential burn hazards such as: UV light radiation, open flames, sparks and other sources. Noise levels in the work environment will require the use of appropriate hearing protection at all times. The correct usage of PPE will be required at all times.

Remuneration
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as excellent opportunities for training and advancement.

 

Canam is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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