Metal Working Fabricator/Technician/Planner

Devries Custom Welding.; Thamesford; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in metal fabrication is seeking a skilled metal fabricator to join their team. The role involves assessing client demands, designing products, and operating various machinery to meet project goals. Candidates should have strong entrepreneurial skills and experience in the agriculture and construction industries. This is a permanent, full-time position offering competitive hourly wages.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years as a metal fabricator.
• Strong entrepreneurial skills for project management.
• Experience with 2D/3D design software for at least 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assess, manage, produce, and complete various tasks and projects.
• Design products using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Operate machinery and perform mobile repairs as needed.

Skills

Entrepreneurial skills

Client relationship skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Diploma from a Mechanical Technician program

Completion of a Millwright Mechanical course

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Hand tools

Static machinery

Heavy machinery

Job description

(NOC 72104)

Business address: 247 Dundas Street, Thamesford, ON, N0M 2M0.

Job duties:

Reporting directly to Josh, you will be a primary asset to the company. You will play a crucial role in assessing, managing, producing, and completing various tasks, projects, components, and repairs. This role requires high entrepreneurial skills and a self-motivated workflow. We expect idea generation and project completion, either directly overseen by Josh or self-directed, to serve customer and market requirements.

Analyzing:

• Understanding client demand and market deficiencies related to metal-based machines. Suggesting product line development to address workflow inefficiencies in the agriculture and construction industries.

Planning:

• Designing products using software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and other 2D/3D modeling applications.
• Collaborating with consultants to ensure products meet or exceed ISO and CSA standards.
• Managing clients and project schedules to achieve company goals.
• Ordering and receiving materials for projects.
• Creating, editing, and maintaining cut-lists for various products.
• Designing, creating, and managing jigs for product lines.

Operating:

• Operating machinery such as presses, shears, rollers, brakes, bandsaws, plasma tables, and welders (SMAW/MMA).
• Operating construction machinery like skid steers, forklifts, heavy trucks, and excavators.
• Using hand tools for metalworking and woodworking, including saws, plasma cutters, torches (oxy, MAPP, propane), grinders, skill saws, sledges, and mallets.
• Performing mobile repair and maintenance of customer internal machines as needed.
• Assisting with shoreline construction divisions for shoreline stabilization work.

Terms of employment:

Permanent and full-time.

Language of work:

English.

Wage:

$34.07 per hour.

Benefits:

None.

Skills requirements:

Required education:

• A diploma from a Mechanical Technician program (preferred).
• Completion of a Millwright Mechanical course (preferred).

Required work experience:

• At least 2 years as a metal fabricator.
• At least 6 months using 2D/3D design software.
• Strong entrepreneurial skills for project management.
• Excellent client and customer relationship skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to design, plan, and fabricate products for agriculture and construction industries.
• Proficiency with hand tools, static machinery, and heavy machinery.
• Flexibility to meet production or client deadlines.
• Experience with various materials such as wood, steel, and plastics.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Self-directed workflow management.
• Construction-related experience is an asset.