Welder

Canam • Claremont, NH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Canam Bridges designs, manufactures and installs steel bridges for major infrastructure contractors across North America. Canam Bridges is a member of Canam Group, which has over 5,100 employees and operates 22 plants in North America, as well as engineering offices in Canada, Romania, India and the Philippines. MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE USA FIRST SHIFT Different levels and pay structure based on knowledge and experience. SECOND SHIFT Competitive Shift Differential Job Summary Perform welding of various company products in compliance with the corporate mission and values, and departmental financial objectives.

Requirements

• MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE USA
• High school diploma or GED preferred;
• Welding experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Must possess basic reading and mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform production welding and other tasks as assigned by the supervisor;
• Produce CJP, PJP and fillet welds in ALL welding positions using FCAW and SMAW welding processes;
• Produce CJP, PJP welds in the 1G and 2G welding positions and be able to produce fillet welds in the 1F and 2F welding positions using SAW-A and SAW-SA welding processes;
• Be willing and able to operate various pieces of grinding equipment for extended periods of time;
• Inspect products to ensure quality and be able to identify and correct unacceptable areas;
• Effectively set up and operate mechanical and manual cutting devices;
• Effectively set and use air carbon arc gouging equipment;
• Effectively set up and operate all welding equipment;
• Understand and interpret shop drawings, prints and weld symbols;
• Able to read and use standard and metric measuring devices;
• Assist in training efforts and possess the ability to mentor and assist other welding personnel;
• Maintain equipment and work area and be able to identify potential hazards and make necessary corrections;
• Perform independently and function in a safe, professional and conscientious manner;
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in an effective professional and courteous manner with customers, coworkers, clients and supervisors;
• Possess the ability to safely and effectively operate, use and maneuver cranes and other lifting devices, as well as possessing the ability to select and correctly use rigging and other related material handling equipment.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervision including but not limited to, cleaning, trash and scrap removal, and other production related jobs;
• Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of the work area and shop;
• Understand and be in compliance with all of Canam Bridges internal documentation systems;
• Work in a safe, professional and conscientious manner.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as excellent opportunities for training and advancement.
• Canam is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
• Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED