Job Description
The Welder & Machine Operator is responsible for performing high‑quality welds to drawings and safely operating production machinery to support manufacturing schedules. This role ensures components are produced to specification, equipment is used effectively, and safety standards are consistently followed. The position requires attention to detail, technical skill (CWB certification), and the ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced production environment.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
Opportunity for:
Day Shift (Monday to Thursday) 6:00AM - 4:30PM OR
Afternoon Shift (Monday to Thursday) 4:00PM - 2:30AM
(Possibility of overtime on Fridays as needed)
What You Will Do:
Responsibilities
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Operates and maintains welding equipment and press where required.
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Responsible for the fitting and welding pre-cut/pre-drilled hanger components to a high degree of accuracy as shown on engineered drawings.
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Our Hangers are custom built to customer specifications and comprised of components that are designed to work together as part of the overall build, we rely on high attention is detail from the simple components to the more complex components.
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Takes ownership of work area and performs housekeeping, organizes work area and manages the storage of materials.
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Safely operate all equipment inside the shop.
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Attendance at work during the regularly scheduled shift is an essential duty. This includes, but is not limited to the ability to work overtime as required, being punctual and adhering to administrative work procedures.
Qualifications
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High School/GED required
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Equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis
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2+ Years related experience with a brake press. required
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Related experience is direct, hands-on in a manufacturing operation with prior welding skills in a team-based environment.
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Able to perform mathematical skills such as calculating proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume and able to apply concepts of basic geometry
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Ability to read and understand prints and schematics
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Ability to use small hand-power tools, including reading a tape measure with 1/32-inch increments
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Able to use Microsoft Office Applications
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Canadian Welding Board (CWB) Upon Hire required
Soft Skills
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Effectively communicate with co-workers and management regarding work and safety issues.
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Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and production drawings.
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Applicant must be flexible and willing to execute out of scope tasks as the priorities of the job site/shop may change on a day to day basis.
Physical Demands
This is a physical position that requires the individual to be able to: stand, walk and carry up to 75 lbs., push/pull and crouch. This position requires the individual to be able to communicate through speaking and hearing.
Expected Salary Range: From $30-33/hour, $2/hour shift premium for afternoon shift.
This position is for an existing vacancy.
MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.
We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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