Welding Technician

Novarc Technologies Inc; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics company in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Welding Technician to support cobot production. The role includes installation, training, and testing of welding robots, requiring a Level 'B' Welding Certificate and 3 years of pipe welding experience. Travel may be required. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, overtime, and benefits in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Base salary + Overtime + Bonus

Unlimited Growth and Learning Opportunities

Extended Health and Dental Care Benefits

Monthly Social Company Events

Friendly Environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in pipe welding and fitting, including shop floor and field work.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% across Canada and internationally.
• Experience in delivering technical support and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation and field support of the SWR.
• Provide technical guidance and training to customers.
• Test SWRs on the production line for quality assurance.
• Support welding operations improvement.

Skills

Pipe welding

Customer service

Technical support

Adaptability

Education

A Level 'B' Welding Certificate

Job description

Overview

Join us on the journey to help build the world using applied robotics and AI! Novarc Technologies is a full-stack robotics company helping to build the world using applied robotics and AI. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the Americas by the Financial Times for two consecutive years, we are at the epicenter of innovation and global expansion. Join our dynamic team as we extend our reach across four continents, blending pioneering welding technology with a profound global impact. It\'s a captivating time to be part of our journey – here, you\'ll do more than just work; you\'ll be an integral part of a movement shaping the tech-driven future.

Novarc Technologies is looking for a Welding Technician to join our growing team and support the production of our cobots.

As a Welding Technician you will help us further our welding robot design and support our clients. You will be designing and building parts, fitting pipes when necessary, welding using the SWR for internal R&D purposes, helping with the assembly and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), installing SWRs at customer sites, and working hand in hand with our Customer Support team to support our clients.

What we are offering

• Stable Full-time Permanent Position
• Base salary + Overtime + Bonus
• Unlimited Grow and Learning Opportunities
• Extended Health and Dental Care Benefits
• Health Spending Account and Disability insurance
• Monthly Social Company Events
• Friendly Environment and Fully Stacked Kitchen for coffee breaks
• Indoor Manufacturing and Safety Oriented Work Environment

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist and lead installation and field support of the SWR, ensuring optimal operation and customer satisfaction.
• Provide expert technical guidance and training to customer on utilizing the SWR
• Test SWRs on the production line to ensure they meet quality and functional requirements.
• Support continuous improvement in the welding operations team.
• Analyze R&D Welds in partnership with the R&D/Innovation department.
• Assist in-house welding projects and product development
• Develop new weld procedures
• Manage and order shop consumables as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by the management team and Director of Welding Operations

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• A Level \"B\" Welding Certificate is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in pipe welding and fitting, encompassing both shop floor operations and field work.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible shifts and travel up to 50% of the time across Canada, the USA, and internationally for customer support, client software release (SWR) training, and field installations.
• Possesses experience in delivering customer service and technical support both remotely and in person.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Possess a valid passport and a clean driving record with a valid Class-5 license.
• Dynamic and motivated individual dedicated to ongoing learning and development, and maintains a professional presence suitable for engaging with customers.

Schedule

• Core: 8-hour shift, Monday to Friday, starting at 7:30 AM
• As we have a global client base, weekend travel to support installations or provide customer support services may be required.
• Travel requirements up to 50% of the year.

About Novarc Technologies

Novarc Technologies is a full-stack robotics company specializing in the design and manufacturing of cobots and AI-based machine vision solutions for autonomous welding. Novarc’s Spool Welding Robot (SWR) is the world\’s first of its kind in pipe welding applications. As a proven pioneer in the field, Novarc\’s team is dedicated to solving challenging welding automation problems that improve customers’ bottom line.

Why Novarc

• Growing Opportunities - We are in the process of maturing into a fast-growing medium-sized business.
• Great place to be - We have created a fun, adventurous, and open-minded environment where our teams are encouraged to bond and expose a little weirdness.
• Best People - Our team is made up of talented, intelligent, and hardworking people.
• Lots of Opportunities - We are constantly looking for stand-out talent internally to move into leadership positions.

We are excited to invite you to join our growing team for this amazing journey!

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type. This applies to all practices of recruitment, selection, promotion, training and development, health and safety, and compensation.