Welder

Tigercat Industries; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-Oriented Company

Profit sharing

RRSP matching program

Training reimbursement

Healthcare benefits and EAP

Active social committee

Job summary

Tigercat Industries is seeking a Welder to join our manufacturing team in Woodstock. You will weld metal components and assemble final products designed for rugged forestry environments. The role emphasizes precise welds, adherence to specifications, and robust safety practices.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, selecting proper materials, operating cranes for large welds, and coordinating with supervisors to meet production timelines. Weekend shift duties apply with a premium.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret welding blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Strong eye for detail and precision in welds.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow welding drawings to determine welding requirements.
• Select appropriate materials for welding.
• Follow safety protocols and wear PPE.
• Operate lifting devices to handle large welding jobs.
• Inspect welds to ensure quality and specifications.
• Calibrate and maintain welding machines.
• Repair and rework welds as needed.
• Coordinate with supervisors to meet production schedules.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team communication

Physical stamina

Temperature tolerance

Tools

Welding equipment

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: 1403 Dundas Street, Woodstock

Dedicated Day Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday

Dedicated Weekend Day Shift: 6:00am - 6:00pm, Friday - Sunday

Shift Premium: $4.00 per hour 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.