Technologist Welding

Confederation College; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Confederation College Thunder Bay campus seeks a skilled technician to support welding, heavy trades and related programs. You will assist students and faculty during lab activities and help maintain shop equipment.

The role requires a welding certificate of qualification, trade certification or equivalent, and at least three years in manufacturing or welding. Safety training such as WHMIS, rigging and forklift certification are desirable.

Qualifications

• Trade certification or equivalent education required.
• Rigging certification and forklift safety certification desirable.
• WHMIS knowledge required or preferred.
• Minimum of three years in manufacturing or welding.

Responsibilities

• Assists students and faculty during lab activities.
• Maintains and coordinates maintenance of equipment in the shop area.
• Designs and develops equipment and materials to aid in class delivery.
• Purchases and maintains lab inventory including consumables.

Skills

Team communication

Reliability

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Welding Certificate of Qualification

Job description

The incumbent provides specialized technical services to the Welding, Plumbing, Heavy Duty, Truck and Coach, Automotive Service Technician and Millwright Apprenticeships, post-secondary Welding Techniques program and the Welding portions of the Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Techniques, Pre Technology, Carpentry and Renovations Techniques, and Motive Power programs.
Assists students and faculty during lab activity
Maintain and co-ordinates the maintenance of equipment in the shop area
Designs and develops equipment and material to aid in the application side of class delivery
Purchases and maintains lab inventory including consumables.

Location/Campus

Location/Campus Thunder Bay Campus

Education

Minimum level of formal education required for the position

Minimum level of formal education required for the position Trade certification or equivalent education

Specific course(s), certification, qualification, formal training or accreditation required for the position

Specific course(s), certification, qualification, formal training or accreditation required for the position Additional requirements obtained by course(s) of a total of 100 hours or less

Additional Requirements

Rigging certification, forklift safety certification, WHMIS

Field(s) of Study

Welding Certificate of Qualification

Experience

Typical number of years of experience, in addition to the necessary education level, required to perform the responsibilities of the position

Typical number of years of experience, in addition to the necessary education level, required to perform the responsibilities of the position Minimum of three (3) years

Type of Experience

The incumbent must have progressive experience in the manufacturing/welding fields of work that demonstrates the incumbent’s skills and knowledge for planning and preparing for labs/shops. Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people to work together as a team and also independently.
Have the ability to work with minimum supervision, thorough and methodical in performing the duties which requires a high degree of personal motivation, skill, personal integrity, reliability, work practices and a very high degree of responsibility.
Must be familiar with applicable occupational health and safety legislations and WHMIS .

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have your Red Seal designation in Welding?
  • Yes
  • No
  • In Progress
• If you possess any additional Trades designations, please list them below. (Open Ended Question)
• Describe your ideal work environment (Open Ended Question)
• Have you worked with students or young adults in the past? If yes, please expand.
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter (Address to Human Resources)

Optional Documents

Confederation College
P.O. Box 398, 1450 Nakina Drive
Thunder Bay, ON P7C 4W1