Welder (Tacking) - Day Shift

Canam; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unionized Role

Overtime available

Job summary

Canam in Mississauga is seeking a skilled MIG welder to tack, weld, fabricate and assemble structural steel components for open-web joists and girders in a high-volume production setting.

The role requires reading shop blueprints, setting up welding equipment, maintaining quality, following 5S, safety, and working well in a unionized, day-shift team.

Qualifications

• Two years MIG welding experience or equivalent on steel production lines.
• CWB Certification is required.
• Basic English reading and mathematical skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lift, assemble and tack joist pieces at the jig.
• Set up MIG welding equipment and perform welding operations.
• Read and interpret shop blueprints, drawings and welding specifications.
• Position and secure parts according to design and help set up the jig.
• Apply precise welds to produce defect-free joints.
• Maintain a clean workspace and follow 5S standards.
• Maintain MIG welding machines and perform routine upkeep.
• Adhere to Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality and Lean policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Tools

MIG welding equipment

CWB Certification

Job description

Company Description

Canam, an employer that makes you want to stay
Since 1960, Canam has been an employer with a strong, unifying and family-oriented culture, rallying its 5,100 employees. Established in Canada, the United States, Romania, India and the Philippines, our company continues to grow thanks to the innovation and know-how of each and every one of our employees. In fact, in order to build structures that are known and recognized for their quality throughout North America, you need to feel that you have what it takes to succeed in these major projects. Proud of our accomplishments, we are here to stay, and it is with you that we want to do so.

Job Description

This position tacks, welds, fabricates, and assembles structural steel components to produce open-web steel joists, & girders as required. This role operates in a high-volume manufacturing environment, executing high-quality welds that meet strict engineering specifications and safety codes.

• Lift, assemble and tack joist pieces at the jig.
• Setting up MIG Welding Equipment and performing welding operations to join metal parts and components by applying appropriate welding techniques.
• Read and interpret shop blueprints, drawings and welding specifications.
• Finding the right pieces of metal, position them, lining up and securing all pieces according to the design and help setting up the jig as required
• Apply precise and consistent weld to produce defect-free welds.
• Keep the work area clean and follow 5S standards.
• Performing routine cleaning and basic maintenance of MIG Welding Machines and practicing good housekeeping including 5S and and time management in the performance of daily duties.
• Comply with all legislated and Company’s Health, Safety Environmental, Quality and Lean policies, procedures and programs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years related MIG welding experience and/or training on steel production lines; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CWB Certification is required.
• Must possess basic English reading and mathematical skills.
• Ability to follow instruction and work within a team environment.
• Strong awareness of surroundings taking into account safety of self and others.
• Position will require the ability to produce welds which meet company quality standards, the ability to lift parts as needed and the ability to work at a pace established by production standards.

Additional Information

Unionized Role
Pay rate: $34.07 per hour
Task Premium: Tacker $0.75 per hour
Day Shift: 6:00am to 2:30pm
*Overtime available during the week and weekends

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