Welder (Helicopter Business Unit)

StandardAero; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare

Company pension plan with 100% company

Paid Time Off starting day one

Bonus opportunities

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Learning & Training opportunities

Job summary

StandardAero in Winnipeg, MB seeks a Welder to fabricate and repair metal components using welding, brazing, soldering and metal forming. You will read drawings and welding specs, operate specialized equipment, and support production and continuous improvement while following safety requirements.

The role requires 3+ years of welding experience or a welding apprenticeship, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Certification in welding is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years welding experience or completion of welding apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Ability to read blueprints, shop drawings, and welding process specs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds up to 25% of the workday.

Responsibilities

• Produce parts and components from shop drawings and specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and welding process specs.
• Perform welding using GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, PAW, SMAW, and resistance welding.
• Operate brazing and soldering equipment as required.
• Operate metal-shaping equipment (brakes, shears, bending machines).
• Participate in continuous improvement activities related to welding and production.
• Cross-train in complementary production skills to support operations.
• Follow safety requirements, procedures, and work instructions.
• Lift and handle materials up to 50 pounds as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding apprenticeship

Trade welding certification

Welding certifications/qualifications

Job description

Welder

Winnipeg, MB

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

As a Welder, you’ll fabricate and repair a variety of metal components using established welding, brazing, soldering, and metal-forming processes. You’ll interpret drawings and welding specifications, operate specialized equipment, and support production and continuous improvement activities while following applicable safety requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Produce a variety of parts and components from shop drawings and specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and welding process specifications.
• Perform welding 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), and resistance welding.
• Operate brazing and soldering equipment as required.
• Operate metal-shaping equipment, including brakes, shears, and metal straightening and bending machines.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities related to welding and production processes.
• Cross-train in complementary production skills to support operational requirements.
• Follow applicable safety requirements, company procedures, and established work instructions.
• Lift and handle materials and components weighing up to 50 pounds, as required, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of welding experience, or successful completion of a welding apprenticeship program or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and welding process specifications.
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted for approximately 25% of the average workday, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Desired Skills

• Experience welding thin-gauge materials and exotic metals, including Inconel and Hastelloy.
• Trade certification in welding or a related field.
• Applicable welding certification(s) or qualification(s).
• Knowledge of tool design and metal fabrication methods and processes.
• Familiarity with company instructions, production processes, rework procedures, OEM manuals, and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information.
• Experience using production management systems and related internal control systems.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to maintain organized work practices.

Benefits that make life better: (Canada)

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• Company pension plan with 100% company match; up to 5% vested (Canada)
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Learning & Training opportunities

About Us

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911 With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.