Welder (2nd year, 3rd year, 4th year, Journeyperson)

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Nisku; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls’ facility in Nisku is seeking a Welder to fabricate prototypes and production parts from drawings, using MIG, ARC, and TIG welding in a fast-paced environment. You will read blueprints, fixture parts, and support continuous improvements in work cells.

Required are welding certifications (GMAW, SMAW, GTAW), Red Seal or AIT credentials, and the ability to lift up to 50 lb. This on-site role operates rotating day (6 AM–6 PM, weekends) and Monday–Thursday night shifts (6 PM–5:30

Qualifications

• Must hold Red Seal or equivalent certification with welding credentials.
• Certified in GMAW, SMAW, GTAW; able to weld in all positions.
• Experience with routine maintenance and blueprints interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints or welding specifications precisely.
• Operate MIG, ARC, and TIG welding processes to fuse metal parts.
• Fabricate metal structures and fixtures to meet specs.
• Maintain detailed production reports and comply with safety standards.
• Assist in training junior workers and apprentices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Red Seal Certification

AIT certification

Interprovincial Red Seal (in progress)

Tools

GMAW

SMAW

GTAW

FCAW

PAW

SMAW

OAW

SAW

Job description

Silent-Aire Limited Partnership is a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson Controls. Silent-Aire is a technology driven company that designs, engineers and manufactures hyperscale cooling and modular data center solutions.

This role is located at our facility in Nisku and you must have a reliable transportation to commute.

This role will be offered to work on rotating day shift (6 AM - 6 PM, including weekends) and Monday to Thursday Nightshift (6 PM - 5:30 AM).

Overview

The Welder is responsible for the fabrication of custom prototypes from supplied drawings, fabrication of custom jigs and fixtures to produce production parts that meet customer specifications as well as the fabrication of metal structures using jigs and fixtures in a high paced production environment. This position will work with Supervisors and Lead Hands to ensure continuous improvements in work cells, hitting quotas, and welding according to re-set parameters using MIG, ARC, and TIG welding processes.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and review blueprints or welding process specifications; ensure drawings and specifications will function as designed in environment intended for use.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), plasma arc welding (PAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), oxy-acetylene welding (OAW), resistance welding, and submerged arc welding (SAW).
• Operate brazing, soldering, and manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment.
• Operate metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears, and other metal straightening and bending machines.
• Repair parts of metal products by welding on extra layers.
• Conduct technical inspections, repairs, modifications, and retrofits.
• Monitor parts usage and report on any material issues.
• Ensure accuracy and completion of assigned tasks and projects.
• Keep detailed and accurate reports and documentation.
• Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology, compliance, and repair techniques.
• Assist in training, directing, and supervision of junior employees and apprentices, inspecting and certifying their work.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Silent-Aire Limited Partnership safety program standards and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Code.
• Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Licensed Electrician - must have a Red Seal or AIT certified and 500+ hours in blue book. Working towards Interprovincial Red Seal or CWB tickets.
• Valid welding certification, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), certified in all positions.
• Experience with routine maintenance operations.
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.

Working Conditions

• 24/7 availability may be required.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50lb.
• Travel to off-site locations may be required.
• Always adhere to safety policies (wear protective equipment).
• Overtime as required.
• Hazards associated with the trade.
• Work both indoors and outdoors, occasionally at heights.
• May be exposed to construction sites.

Contacts

Communication is primarily internal to the assigned work team and the Welding Supervisor. Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.

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