Welding Cell Operator

Walters Group; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick leave

Dental care

RRSP Matching

Profit Sharing

Scholarship program

Tuition support

ViA charity events

Job summary

Walters Group, a Hamilton-based steel contractor, seeks a Welding Cell Operator to produce parts with robotic welding, design fixtures in SolidWorks, and program the robot. You will read blueprints, source materials, and ensure accuracy while maintaining equipment and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of robotic welding experience, understanding of welding/fitting, and can operate cranes and forklifts; team collaboration is essential in a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education in welding robotics or related field.
• 2 years experience with robotic welding equipment.
• Understanding of welding and fitting.
• Basic programming knowledge.
• Knowledge of fixture design.
• Knowledge of touch sensing and seam tracking.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and procedures.
• A team player in a collegial yet demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Producing quality parts on time using the robotic welder.
• Analyzes production drawings to determine fixtures needed.
• Designs fixtures in SolidWorks for robot use.
• Sources material to create and build the fixture.
• Installs fixtures in the robot cell and loads parts.
• Programs machine for automatic or manual cycle.
• Performs routine maintenance on the robot.
• Ensures correct loading and proper programming; unloads pieces.

Skills

Robotic welding

Blueprint reading

Programming basics

Fixture design

Seam tracking

Touch sensing

Team player

Education

Post secondary education in Welding Robotics, Welding/Fabrication or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Cranes operation

Forklift operation

Job description

Walters Group is a family-owned steel construction company that designs, fabricates, and constructs unique and complex commercial and industrial projects throughout North America. With over 65 years of experience, Walters ensures high quality results through our passion and commitment to every project. Our head office is located in Hamilton and we have multiple fabrication plants in Hamilton, Stoney Creek and Princeton. As Walters grows and expands into new markets, we are seeking to welcome aspiring and driven individuals to our team who share our passion, vision, and values.

At Walters, we build history, and we are incredibly proud of our projects, to name a few - Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, ON, the Burgoyne Bridge in St. Catharines, ON, The Bow in Calgary, AB, and the Canadian Museum of Human Rights in Winnipeg, MB.

We’re consistently ranked among the best companies to work for, including Canada's Best Managed and Great Place to Work Certified. We’re committed to supporting and developing our teams. We also ensure a positive, safe, collaborative work environment with ample personal and career development opportunities.

Vacancy type: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

About the Position

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Welding Cell Operator will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Producing quality parts on time through efficient and accurate use of the robotic welder.
• Analyzes the production drawing to determine what fixtures are needed in order to create the required piece.
• Designs a fixture in Solidworks for use with the robot to create the parts indicated in the quantities required.
• Sources material from the Detail Plant or around the shop to create and build the fixture.
• Installs the fixture in the robot cell. Loads the required parts in the robot.
• Programs the machine to run in automatic or manual cycle.
• Performs routine maintenance on the robot.
• Ensures everything is loaded into the robot correctly and the proper program is set. Properly unloads completed pieces.

Work Location

• Hamilton ON.

Position Requirements

• Post secondary education in Welding Robotics, Welding/Fabrication or related field.
• 2 years experience working with robotic welding equipment.
• Understanding of Welding and Fitting
• Basic understanding of Programming
• Knowledge of fixture design
• Knowledge of touch sensing and seam tracking
• Ability to operate overhead cranes and forklifts
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and procedures.
• A team player, who can interrelate and operate effectively with peers and other associates within a collegial, yet demanding, work environment

Compensation Package

• Wage: $23.00-$29.00/Hour
• Vacation.
• Paid sick and Bereavement leaves.
• Flexible extended health and dental care packages.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• RRSP Matching.
• Profit Sharing.
• Employee Family Scholarship Program.
• Tuition support (Apprentice, Continued Education)
• Values in Action (ViA)- participating in charity events coordinated by employees. As well as team bonding activities.

Walters Group is committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.