Job description
Company Overview
Located in the industrial heart of Hamilton, North Star Technical Inc. is an industry leader in machining, millwrighting, welding, and dynamic balancing. North Star’s reputation has been built on high quality work and exceptional customer service, with a quality management system developed in-house that has led to ISO 9001:2015 certification and CWB W47.1 and W47.2 facility certification. North Star holds a reputable client list in a variety of industries, including heavy equipment manufacturers, steel manufacturing, oil and gas, municipality, wastewater, freshwater, and transportation.
In our 20,000 Sq Ft. climate controlled environment our facility clean and well organized. Quality is more than just a promise we make to our customers; it’s a philosophy and a culture. Our team of highly skilled professionals, including in-house project managers, quality control staff, certified engineers and field erection crew ensure the project is completed to the highest standards. We’re committed to exceeding quality standards and expectations at every stage of project.
Job Overview:
The Welder-Fitter works in a custom fabrication machine shop environment on new fabrications, repairs, build-up, and modifications to existing components and installations. Primary duties include but limited to GTAW and GMAW welding/fitting performed in-house, with the possibility of occasional onsite work.
We are currently looking for a welder with a strong background in GMAW GTAW welding, current or expired CWB qualifications preferred.
Experience with other materials (Carbon steel, Stainless steel) required, GTAW thin gauge material.
Responsibilities and Duties:
· Welding as per job requirement
· Reading and interpreting drawings including weld symbols
· Measuring materials for dimensional in-process and final quality inspection checks
· Recording information for inspections
· Cutting and preparing material oxy fuel, plasma, mechanical saws.
· Pre-weld activities including cleaning, fitting, pre-heating, Responsible for preparation of materials, prior to actual welding operations, and the correct preparation of welding equipment.
· Post-weld activities including removing spatter, slag, repair of weld defects, removal heat marks/discoloration
Adhere to all company safety standards, work procedure policies.
· Conduct himself/herself in a professional manner in accordance with company guidelines.
Ability to execute in a rapidly changing, fast paced environment that requires strong teamwork.
· Report immediately to supervisor/lead/manager any problems which may affect safety, equipment, tooling, and/or quality.
· Maintaining work-space clean and organized
· Using other equipment including but not limited to grinders, torches, iron worker, saw, crane, hand tools
Qualifications:
· Experience with GTAW and GMAW required (GTAW thin gauge)
· Experience with other welding processes including SMAW, FCAW, MCAW an asset
· Experience welding carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
· Able to read and interpret shop drawings and weld symbols
· Able to work from samples
· Valid driver's license and clean driver’s abstract
· Experience in a CWB shop (W47.1 and W47.2) is an asset
· Must pass an in-house test before hiring
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Experience:
- Welding: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
