Weld Engineer

MATCOR Metal Fabrication; Brampton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MATCOR Metal Fabrication in Brampton, Canada, is seeking a Weld Engineer to plan complex projects and create welding procedures that meet client specifications.

The role requires hands-on experience in GMAW/GTAW, machine programming of robotic weld cells, and strong lean manufacturing skills. You will report to the Engineering Manager and support continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Two-year Welding Technology Associate Degree or four-year Welding Bachelor's degree required.
• Must hold CW or CWI certification or be eligible.
• Three to five years of fabrication/manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of GMAW and GTAW welding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and manuals.
• Experience working with robotic welding cells is preferred.
• English language proficiency, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Plan complex welding projects and develop welding procedures meeting requirements.
• Program robotic weld cells and collaborate with Robotic Weld Technicians.
• Train associates on welding procedures and maintain PQR/WPS.
• Ensure quality and lean manufacturing initiatives and reports.
• Comply with OHSA and company policies; maintain safety.
• Prepare routine department reporting for senior management.

Skills

GMAW/GTAW knowledge

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Fabrication/manufacturing experience

Robotics experience

English communication

Education

2-year Welding Technology Associate Degree

4-year Bachelor Degree in Welding

CW – Certified Welder

CWI – Certified Welding Inspector

Job description

We are a North American Leader in the Fabrication sectors with operations across Canada, and the

USA. We are a fully-integrated supplier of manufacturing and engineering services providing steel

components and complex, high value-added assemblies for the agricultural, construction, mining,

energy, heavy truck and industrial sectors.

The Weld Engineer will assist in planning complex projects and create welding procedures that meet technical and client requirements. This role requires an outgoing, versatile and energetic individual who has a keen sense for quality and urgency. This position will report to the Engineering Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct Welder certification testing, document and maintain results.
• Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Qualification Records (PQR).
• Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Program robotic weld cells.
• Work closely with Robotic Weld Technicians to improve weld quality, optimize cycle times and improve throughput.
• Seek and develop new robotic initiatives for manually welded products.
• Train associates on all welding procedures.
• Coordinate tooling and fixture builds.
• Develop and support Continuous Improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing practices.
• Write routine reports and correspondence, and provide senior management with department reporting as required.
• Comply with requirements as outlined in the company handbook and OHSA.
• Follows and comply with all Operational Procedures and policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Quality and Environment programs (i.e. IATF, ISO 14001)
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Characteristics

• Bias for action – reacts promptly to issues with appropriate actions/responses
• Ability to thrive in a “Lean and Mean” resource conscious organization
• Capable of managing multiple challenging assignments concurrently; moving swiftly and decisively, but collaboratively and effectively with others
• Perceptive, responsible and accountable

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Technical qualifications in welding.
• Posses a 2-year Welding Technology Associate Degree or a 4-year Bachelor Degree in Welding
• Possess a minimum of one (1) of the following certifications: CW – Certified Welder; CWI –
• Three (3) to five (5) years experience in a Fabrication manufacturing environment.
• Superior knowledge of GMAW and GTAW welding process.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints; operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• In the habit of working in a busy and complex environment, staying calm under pressure.
• Excellent command of the English language, verbal and written.
• Experience working with robots.

Salary Transparency

$85,000-$100,000 annually

The compensation for this role is reflective of the successful candidates, skills, abilities, education, market analysis and internal equity and other role specific considerations. We recognize that each candidate will bring a distinct contribution to the organization and welcome open and honest conversations about compensation throughout the hiring process.

Use of AI

We use robots and AI in our production operations; however, job applications are reviewed by humans. We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or process applicants.

AODA

We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the recruitment process, in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Only those candidates selected for next steps and interviewing will be contacted directly. We thank all applicants for your interest in the opportunity at hand.