Welder/Fitter

Maple Lodge Farms Ltd•Halton Hills, ON

36d•CA$30 - CA$37•Onsite

About The Position

The Welder/Fitter will be responsible for designing, fabricating, welding, repairing and installing various items and equipment in the plant. They will complete emergency repairs to keep the plant running. This is an existing position in the company. The shift is 6am-4pm and rotates between weekday and weekend shifts on a 4-week rotation.

Requirements

Must possess mechanical aptitude including basic electrical, hydraulic pneumatic systems.
Ability to use various welding processes.
Ability to work correctly and safely with hand and power tools, steel/stainless steel, pipes, and other related materials.
Experience in operating Metal Shear, Press Brake, Rolling Press and Pedestal Drill.
Ability to work from schematics, drawings and prints.
Working knowledge of food and meat plant regulatory standards (CFIA, etc.), GMP, HACCP, BRC, food safety, food quality, etc.
Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), WHMIS.
Current, valid CWB and TSSA welding tickets.
Forklift, Scissor Lift and Working at Heights certifications.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Meat Plant Equipment is a major asset.

Responsibilities

Installs and removes equipment.
Fabricates/repairs conveyors, tanks, cabinets, and other production support equipment.
Repairs/welds shackles, cages, wiener plant trees and sticks, etc.
Installs, welds, repairs: ammonia, steam, high pressure and pneumatic piping systems.
Replaces worn or corroded overhead line tracks, supports and guiding.
Reads and interprets drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine layout requirements.
Plans the sequence of tasks and executes fabrication safely and efficiently.
Performs calculations and applies shop formulas by using mathematical methods.
Completes tasks of measuring, marking, and laying out a variety of plate and structural shapes.
Sets up and operates trade specific machinery to cut and form parts to be assembled.
Connects components using various welding processes and mechanical fasteners.
Utilizes material handling, rigging, hoisting, and lifting equipment safely.
Performs job duties safely and with precision ensuring compliance with drawings and applicable codes and standards.
Assists Maintenance with emergency repairs and other Trades as necessary.