Welder/Fabricator

at  AVL Manufacturing Inc

Since 1998, AVL Manufacturing has been responding to industrial markets with turnkey manufacturing solutions. As an independent Canadian company focused on the design, development, engineering, and integration of renewable & nonrenewable power generation, we are committed to exceeding customer expectations. AVL Manufacturing has now transformed into one of Canada’s largest privately-owned engineering, manufacturing, and assembly facilities.
AVL Manufacturing Inc. has been designing, manufacturing, and integrating various types of power generation, energy storage, cogeneration enclosures, and complex fabrications for many years. AVL provides clients with unique collaborative design, engineering, project, and full manufacturing and assembly solutions. To exceed our clients’ satisfaction, we commit to understanding their needs. From concept to commissioning, our unique company covers your project.
We are currently seeking an experienced, reliable, and motivated Welders to add to our team!

JOB SUMMARY

The Fitter’s primary function is to layout, position, align, fit, and secure large and complex structural components and framing based on technical drawings, schematics, welding process specifications, and other documentation in a manufacturing environment.

JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 5 years of equivalent work experience in a large/heavy custom steel fabrication environment.
• Preference to graduates of a credited Welder Fitter program and/or completion of college or vocational/technical training. Valid and current CWB Welding Tickets are mandatory.
• Previous experience working within an ISO9001 environment is preferred. Must be familiar with all position welding and a variety of welding processes (i.e., GMAW, FCAW, SAW)
• Must be able to work to close tolerances.
• Should be able to lift 50 lbs or less.
• Trade Tools: welding helmet, chipping hammer, side cutters, wire brush, vice grip, 25’ & 50’ tape measure, hammer, center punch, chalk line, hand magnets, squares, trammel points, scribe, Tool Box.

OTHER SKILLS

• Demonstrate knowledge and an understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Understand how this position impacts the quality of products and services provided to our customers.
• Produce quality work (on-spec., on-time, on budget).
• Participate proactively in the continuous improvement process.
• Be self-motivated with a positive attitude and the ability to multi-task.
• Work well within a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Maintain a professional, clean, and safe work area.
  AVL Manufacturing offers a competitive compensation package with exceptional benefits.
  We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
  AVL Manufacturing is committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have specific requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment and selection process.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: $30.00-$36.00 per hour
  Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Welding: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In perso

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, sketches, diagrams, and welding process specifications, including the interpretation of welding symbols and tolerances in fractions, decimals, and metric dimensions.
• Rig, hoist, and move materials to storage areas or within the worksite using overhead cranes and tow motors using established safety precautions.
• Prepare the work staging area and construct patterns or jigs/templates as guides for layouts.
• Determine the materials required, and plan the sequence of tasks to cut metal most efficiently. Lay out reference points and patterns on heavy metal according to specifications.
• Assemble and fit metal sections and plates to form complete units or subunits using tack welding, bolting, riveting, or other methods.
• Set up and operate various heavy-duty metal-working machines cutting using saws, ironworkers, torches, plasma and gouging, manual or semi-automatic welding machines, and grinders.
• Brace weldments to minimize distortion from welding and perform heat straightening of weldments. Perform dimensional inspections
• Provide feedback on design improvements through communication with the Foreman and assist in preparing Engineering Change Requests.
• Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed following the Occupational Health and Safety Act and participate in regular safety talks. Perform a visual inspection of equipment, including cranes, welding machines, cutters, and other tools, to ensure they are in safe working condition.
• Perform the duties of a Welder (separate job descriptions) as demand requires.