POSITION OVERVIEW:
Reporting to the Shop Supervisor, Pressure Welder/Fitters at Thermogenics are responsible for welding, fabricating, plant fitting, and assembling boilers and pressure vessels designed and fabricated according to ASME boiler and pressure vessel sections I, IV, and VIII Division 1. This includes boilers, economizers, blowdown tanks, deaerators and fittings as well as piping designed and fabricated according to ASME B31.1 and B31.3.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Pressure Welding and Fitting
- Accurately read and interpret blue prints and drawings to independently execute jobs and tasks to specification.
- Ensure pipes are fitted according to drawings and field measurements.
- Use bandsaws to cut pipe to correct size.
- Complete weld preparation by grinding or cutting.
- Weld following all gas metal arc, shielded metal arc, or gas tungsten arc welding procedures and processes.
- Assess equipment, structures, materials and job specifications for appropriate welding positions and methods.
- Clean weld utilizing grinders and/or wire wheels as necessary.
- Operate coil winder machinery and use torches to perform hot bends on tubes and pipes.
- Successfully prioritize assigned jobs and order required steps correctly to meet established deadlines.
- Liaise with Engineering team to troubleshoot any design difficulties.
Fabrication
- Ensure accuracy of drawings and layouts to drive operational efficiency and avoid the need to complete re-works.
- Appropriately lay out and safely cut materials using the correct tools and equipment.
- Cut and fit steel by means of bandsaws and grinders.
- Measure and assemble materials according to blue print and drawing instructions.
- Weld as required using gas metal arc and shielded metal arc welding processes.
- Perform finishes on assembled parts using grinders and wire wheels.
- Safely lift and manage the size and weight of materials and finished products throughout the process.
Safety and Professionalism
- Employ a safety-first mindset and contribute to a safe environment daily.
- Fully participate in all required training sessions related to Pressure Welder job types.
- Provide professional feedback on received trainings and maintain an awareness of any expire dates related to training requirements.
- Support and train new or less experienced colleagues on various welding processes as required.
- Ensure compliance with all safety training, policies, practices and procedures and consistently apply on the job to create a safe work environment.
- Monitor work environment for hazards and maintain health ventilation levels to avoid particle or gas inhalation.
- Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment and the maintenance of engineered controls (e.g. guards).
- Report any potential hazards (e.g. faulty equipment) or potentially hazardous conditions to management immediately.
- Ensure good housekeeping in all work spaces.
TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Basic math skills and strong mechanical aptitude.
- Proficiency in GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW processes and procedures.
- 6G certification considered a strong asset
- Solid understanding of welding symbols.
- Knowledge of cutting and fabrication processes.
- Knowledge of industry safety practices.
- Ability to set-up and operate welding, bevel machines, and bandsaws.
- Ability to read and understand prints, drawings, and technical bulletins.
- Ability to read and interpret manuals.
- Confident in the use of a variety of tools, machinery, and computer technology (e.g. welding and fabrication equipment, oxyacetylene torches, grinders, bandsaws, etc.).
TEAM, HOURS OF WORK, AND COMPENSATION:
This position is a full-time role with a three (3) month probationary period.
Hours of work are 40 hours / week and structured according to the plant schedule as follows:
- Monday – Thursday 6:30am – 5:00pm
- Occasional overtime (e.g. weekends) work may become available as required in the business and paid at overtime rates.
We expect to compensate the successful candidate at hourly rates consistent with market rates and based on experience. The role is entitled to 4% vacation pay and paid statutory holidays. We have a full benefits package and retirement savings plan.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Physical Effort: Work activities require frequent, lengthy periods of heavy physical effort for majority of the work day. Work includes frequent standing, stooping, and bending, and requirement to regularly lift and carry large, awkward, or heavy objects.
- Physical Environment: Frequent exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable conditions including dust, dirt, moving parts, extreme temperatures, sharp edges, loud noises. Exposure to accidents or hazards could lead to lost-time injuries.
- Sensory Attention: Work activities involve the need to concentrate for intermediate durations at a time with some tasks requiring close attention. The need for detailed or precise work is moderate.
- Mental Stress: Occasional exposure to one or more mental pressures, though the mental stress would not be noticeably disruptive. Work is repetitive and related, unpleasant stress reaction is not typically strong.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Thermogenics is a leading manufacturer of coil-tube steam and hot-water boilers and related equipment used in industrial, commercial and institutional applications in North America. The company also provides best-in-class parts and maintenance services to its installed base, delivered through a robust team of factory-trained technicians. With its comprehensive product and service offering, Thermogenics functions as a one-stop shop for all of its customers’ steam and heating requirements.
HIRING ACCESSIBILITY:
We are an equal opportunity employer. Thermogenics welcomes applications from candidates with disabilities; accommodations are available upon request for those who are selected to proceed with the interview process.
Location:
Aurora, ON
This application process may include the use of AI-enabled tools provided by Indeed to screen, assess, or sort applications based on job-related criteria. Final hiring decisions and advancement in the process are determined by a human decision-maker.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40.00-$48.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Have you welded carbon steel Schedule 160 using Stick and Schedule 80 using TIG?
- Are you proficient in GMAW, SMAW and GTAW processes and procedures?
Licence/Certification:
- 6G Welding Certification (required)
Work Location: In person
