Production Welder – #7231 – L
Job Developer:
Paul Robertson
VRE Systems
VRE Systems is a family-owned manufacturing company providing products and services to the retail garden centre, horticultural, greenhouse and agricultural industries. We manufacture products such as various types of curtain systems, roll up walls, monorail systems, fabrics, transportation carts, as well as food and pharmaceutical products.
Position Overview
A production welder position involves reading a blueprint and welding material together using high heat equipment and welding processes. This individual will be part of a team working primarily independently.
Duties:
- The ability to read and interpret welding blueprints, drawing specifications, manuals and processes is an asset
- Set up and install welding components/equipment according to set specifications
- Utilize braces and clamps in aligning metal components for welding
- Clean metal materials prior to welding to remove rust, grease, scale or other contaminants
- Repair structures, components by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling them using cutting torches and hand tools
- Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
- Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
- Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment
- Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
- Monitor equipment operation to ensure temperature conditions are optimal
- Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications
- Report any problems with equipment or inventory to the Production Supervisor
- Work in compliance with all Health and Safety, Workplace and WHMIS regulations
- Duties and responsibilities may be amended from time to time in order to support efficient company operations
Requirements:
- CWB Certifications are an asset but not required
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Prior experience with MIG welding is required
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
Additional Info:
- This person may occasionally need to lift up to 50lbs
- Only MIG Welding
- We are an industrial and manufacturing work setting
- Team environment fostering a culture of inclusiveness and acceptance
- Wage range from $18-$20/hr
- Full time employment offered, however part time opportunities are available as requested
