Welder

Canam; Claremont (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Excellent opportunities for training and advancement

Job summary

Canam in Claremont, New Hampshire, seeks a skilled Welder to perform welding tasks and ensure product quality. Candidates should have welding experience or equivalent training and a high school diploma or GED. The position requires operating welding equipment and maintaining a safe work environment. A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.

This role is essential to meet production goals while adhering to the company's safety standards and objectives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Welding experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess basic reading and mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform production welding and other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
• Inspect products to ensure quality and correct unacceptable areas.
• Maintain equipment and work area, and identify potential hazards.

Skills

Welding experience

Basic reading skills

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Company Description

Canam Bridges designs, manufactures and installs steel bridges for major infrastructure contractors across North America. Canam Bridges is a member of Canam Group, which has over 5,100 employees and operates 22 plants in North America, as well as engineering offices in Canada, Romania, India and the Philippines.

Job Description

MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE USA

Shift Information

FIRST SHIFT – Different levels and pay structure based on knowledge and experience.

SECOND SHIFT – Competitive Shift Differential.

Job Summary

Perform welding of various company products in compliance with the corporate mission and values, and departmental financial objectives.

Essential Functions

• Perform production welding and other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
• Produce CJP, PJP and fillet welds in all welding positions using FCAW and SMAW welding processes.
• Produce CJP, PJP welds in the 1G and 2G welding positions and be able to produce fillet welds in the 1F and 2F welding positions using SAW-A and SAW-SA welding processes.
• Be willing and able to operate various pieces of grinding equipment for extended periods of time.
• Inspect products to ensure quality and be able to identify and correct unacceptable areas.
• Effectively set up and operate mechanical and manual cutting devices.
• Effectively set and use air carbon arc gouging equipment.
• Effectively set up and operate all welding equipment.
• Understand and interpret shop drawings, prints and weld symbols.
• Able to read and use standard and metric measuring devices.
• Assist in training efforts and possess the ability to mentor and assist other welding personnel.
• Maintain equipment and work area and be able to identify potential hazards and make necessary corrections.
• Perform independently and function in a safe, professional and conscientious manner.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in an effective professional and courteous manner with customers, coworkers, clients and supervisors.
• Possess the ability to safely and effectively operate, use and maneuver cranes and other lifting devices, as well as selecting and correctly using rigging and other related material handling equipment.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervision including but not limited to cleaning, trash and scrap removal, and other production related jobs.
• Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of the work area and shop.
• Understand and be in compliance with all of Canam Bridges internal documentation systems.
• Work in a safe, professional and conscientious manner.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Welding experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess basic reading and mathematical skills.

Physical Demands

The ability to stand continuously is essential, with occasional walking and sitting. The nature of the position will require employees to perform a wide range of physical activities ranging from pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying heavy objects (60 lb.) climbing, crouching, kneeling, bending and handling. Repetitive motions and awkward body positioning. Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

Work Environment

Required to work near moving mechanical parts and machinery. Working conditions may include being outside or inside in all environmental conditions. Potential exposure to fumes and airborne particulates. Potential risk of electric shock. Potential burn hazards such as UV light radiation, open flames, sparks and other sources. Noise levels in the work environment will require the use of appropriate hearing protection at all times. The correct usage of PPE will be required at all times.

Safety‑Sensitive Position

A safety‑sensitive position has been defined as one where the employee’s responsibilities impact the health and safety of themselves, coworkers and/or the public (in this case the end‑user of our product). All production and production support positions fall into this category.

Remuneration

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as excellent opportunities for training and advancement.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Canam is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation of Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.