Field Services Welder (Local)

The Weir Group PLC•Lively, VA

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Purpose of Role: The Field Services Welder, reporting to the Field Services Supervisor, will be responsible for the fabrication and installation of large heavy equipment at customer sites. When not on-site, the Field Services Welder will work in the fabrication shop located in Lively, ON. Why choose Weir: Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It's a big challenge - but it is exciting. An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of our lives. Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual's contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Requirements

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), CWB Forklift Overhead Crane Safety, WHMIS
High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
6-12 months of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and understand written instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information (written/ verbally) in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

Responsibilities

Read, understand and execute fabrication instructions as illustrated on work orders, diagrams, drawing and Company standards.
Manually weld maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle to achieve weld profiles in adherence to welding procedure specifications and welding standards.
Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
Repairs broken or cracked parts and fills holes following certified welding procedure specifications.
Prepares broken parts for welding by grooving or scarfing surfaces using air carbon arc or oxy-fuel gouging and grinding.
Cuts and prepares work pieces using oxy-fuel cutting and or grinding.
Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.