Structural Welder at HTS… · Kingston

Job Summary: The Structural Welder is responsible for producing high-quality work with zero non-conformances, ensuring compliance with CWB Standards, and meeting work deadlines in a safe manner. This role involves utilizing welding equipment to weld steel components according to specifications, operating various tools, and inspecting and correcting welds to meet product specifications and standards. Works and assists in the fabrication or welding of multi-component parts.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Perform welding duties using a wire welder and stick welder Weld steel components with welding equipment as specified by layouts, engineering drawings, work orders, or verbal instructions. Work includes set-up, laying out work using jigs/fixtures or hand layouts to fabricate parts and/or rework finished products. Works and assists in the fabrication or welding of multi-component parts. Operate forklifts, hoists, hand power tools, slings, grinders, cutting torch, and other hand tools related to the jobs needs. Inspect and correct welds as necessary to meet product specifications. Read, understand, and follow job order specifications, engineering drawings, and/or work orders. Inspect equipment to maintain functional equipment if any equipment needs repairs notify supervisor/lead or maintenance department. Willingness to cross-train and perform the work of other job tasks in addition to the primary assigned position.

Job Qualifications:

CWB certification required.

1-3 years welding experience preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of welding concepts, practices, procedures, and codes, including pressure vessel and steel construction welding codes and specifications. Demonstrated ability to use welding tools (e.g., torches, torch tips, filler rods, flux, hoses, valves, and gas cylinders). Demonstrated ability to understand welding symbols and diagrams, read blueprints, and/or other printed instructional material in the welding of products or parts. Demonstrated ability to work with various hand tools and operate an industrial powered fork truck. Demonstrated proficiency in reading and interpreting work orders and drawings. Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis. Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the position.

Core Competencies:

Communication Teamwork Attention to Detail

Contacts: Internal shop staff, engineering and contractors to exchange information.

Effort (Physical & Sensory):

Continuous standing (8-10 hours per day and up to 6 days a week) Regular walking, sitting, reaching, climbing or balancing, using fine motor skills; and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Regular lifting and/or moving material (50 lb) Regular vision/sensory demands: close, distance, peripheral, depth, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

Be exposed to various environmental conditions, such as extreme temperatures, fumes, chemicals, odours, noise and vibration (>80%) Operate machinery, forklifts, and other industrial equipment (50-80%) Work at heights (<50%) Wear safety devices, clothing or other safety procedures (e.g., harnesses, safety goggles, ear protection and steel-toed boots) (>80%)