Welder

Tigercat Industries; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Matching Program

Company-Paid Healthcare Benefits and E

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Profit Sharing

Skills Development and Training Reimb

Job summary

Tigercat Industries Inc. in Cambridge, ON is seeking a dedicated Welder to assemble metal components for forestry equipment. You will read blueprints, select materials, and weld using safe practices across multiple shifts to meet production needs.

The role requires manual welding skills, attention to detail, and the ability to operate cranes as part of large welding projects. Training and safety protocols are emphasized throughout the job.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret welding blueprints and drawings.
• Ensure welds meet quality standards and specs.
• Maintain safety protocols and PPE at all times.
• Able to communicate with team and supervisors to meet schedules.
• Physically capable for standing, bending, and lifting during welding.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow technical drawings and blueprints for welding requirements.
• Select proper materials for each weld job.
• Follow safety protocols and wear PPE.
• Operate lifting devices such as cranes to complete large welding jobs.
• Inspect welds to ensure they meet quality standards.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality welds

Safety compliance

Team communication

Physical stamina

Tools

Welding machines

Overhead crane

Job description

As a Welder, you are responsible for welding together metal components to form a final product that is dedicated to the rugged and challenging terrain of the forestry industry. To excel in this role, a strong understanding of welding techniques and an eye for detail is required.

Location: 1556 Industrial Road, Cambridge, ON

Dedicated Day Shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm, Monday - Friday

Dedicated Afternoon Shift: 3:00pm - 1:30am, Monday -Thursday

Shift Premium: $3.00 per hour for afternoons

Dedicated Weekend Day Shift: 6:00am - 6:00pm, Friday - Sunday (Will train on day shift 6:00am - 2:30pm to start)

Shift Premium: $4.00 per for weekend days

Job Duties

• Read and follow technical drawings and blueprints to understand the welding requirements for each product
• Ensure proper materials are selected for each job to weld together metal components
• Following safety protocols and wear prescribed personal protective equipment to prevent injuries
• Operate lifting devices since as cranes (overhead, and/or jib) to complete large welding jobs
• Inspect welds to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications
• Ensure welding machines are properly calibrated
• Repair and rework welds as needed
• Communicate with supervisors to ensure production schedule are met

Skills and Experience

• Adapt to a changing work environment, competing demands and able to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events
• Required to read and interpret welding blueprints, drawing specifications, procedures and work instructions
• Assembly welding tasks require collaboration with coworkers; effective communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions when working on projects that involve multiple team members
• Physical requirements include standing, climbing, kneeling, and bending while welding
• Extreme temperature exposure to weather changes (heat)

Qualifications

• Knowledge of fabrication processes including fitting with the assistance of a fixture and welding
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings

What We Can Offer You

• Family-Oriented Company: Lots of social events, BBQ’s, pizza parties and more!
• Competitive Wages and Profit Sharing: In addition to competitive wages, we celebrate our financial success together through profit sharing.
• RRSP Matching Program: Retirement planning? We’ve got your back!
• Skills Development and Training Reimbursement: An opportunity to self-identify industry-related learning opportunities available for pre-approval and repayment.
• Company-Paid Healthcare Benefits and EAP: Your well-being matters. Our healthcare benefits go beyond prescriptions and medications. Take advantage of massages, physiotherapy, vision coverage and more! Plus, our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) offers many exciting free programs.
• Active Social Committee: Take part in our annual family picnic, adult and children’s Christmas parties, theatre events, sporting events and tournaments, family outings, and discounted admission prices for attractions across Ontario!

Why work for Tigercat Industries group of companies?

We're more than just a company – we're a tight-knit family, who thrives on teamwork and is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation. We believe in fostering a safe, encouraging and collaborative environment where your contributions and talents are valued and supported.

Interested in learning more? Visit our FAQ page or explore what our employees have to say by watching their Tigercat story!

Tigercat strives to create a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview, or selection processes, please contact Human Resources for assistance. Click here to read more about Tigercat’s Accessibility Plan.