Welder

The Weir Group • Lively, VA

184d

About The Position

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. This position offers an opportunity to grow your own way in a dynamic environment where everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career. Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual's contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six to twelve months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand and execute fabrication instructions as illustrated on work orders, diagrams, drawing and CIS 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.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Health / Dental / Vision Options
• RRSP contributions
• 15 days Paid Time Off in first year
• Paid Statutory Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees