Welder

Canam•Claremont, NH

About The Position

Canam Bridges is hiring a Welder to perform production welding on company products in accordance with its corporate mission and values and departmental financial objectives. The role may be assigned to first or second shift, with a competitive shift differential for second shift. Pay and level vary according to knowledge and experience. Applicants must be authorized to work in the USA. The Welder uses FCAW, SMAW, SAW-A and SAW-SA processes to produce specified welds, operates welding and related shop equipment, checks work quality, and interprets shop drawings and weld symbols. The position also involves using measuring devices, handling materials and lifting equipment, maintaining the work area, following safety procedures, and assisting with training other welding personnel. This is a safety-sensitive production position. Canam offers competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for training and advancement.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the USA.
Welding experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic reading and mathematical skills.
Ability to stand continuously, with occasional walking and sitting.
Ability to push, pull, lift and carry objects weighing up to 60 lb., climb, crouch, kneel, bend and handle materials.
Ability to perform repetitive motions and work in awkward body positions.
Close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.
Ability to work near moving mechanical parts and machinery, indoors or outdoors in all environmental conditions, with potential exposure to fumes, airborne particulates, electric shock, UV radiation, open flames, sparks and other burn hazards.
Ability to use appropriate hearing protection and required PPE.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform production welding and other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Produce CJP, PJP and fillet welds in all welding positions using FCAW and SMAW processes.
Produce CJP and PJP welds in the 1G and 2G positions and fillet welds in the 1F and 2F positions using SAW-A and SAW-SA processes.
Operate grinding equipment for extended periods.
Inspect products, identify unacceptable areas and correct them.
Set up and operate mechanical and manual cutting devices.
Set up and use air carbon arc gouging equipment.
Set up and operate welding equipment.
Interpret shop drawings, prints and weld symbols.
Read and use standard and metric measuring devices.
Assist with training and mentor or support other welding personnel.
Maintain equipment and the work area, identify potential hazards and make necessary corrections.
Work independently and safely, professionally and conscientiously.
Communicate and behave professionally and courteously with customers, coworkers, clients and supervisors.
Safely operate and maneuver cranes and other lifting devices, and select and use appropriate rigging and material-handling equipment.
Perform other duties assigned by supervision, including cleaning, trash and scrap removal, and other production-related tasks.
Clean and maintain the work area and shop daily.
Understand and comply with Canam Bridges internal documentation systems.
Use required personal protective equipment and hearing protection.