Job Description

VRE Systems is a family-owned manufacturing company providing products and services to the retail garden centre, horticultural, greenhouse and agricultural industries. We manufacture products such as various types of curtain systems, roll up walls, monorail systems, fabrics, transportation carts, as well as food and pharmaceutical products.

Overview

A production welder position involves reading a blueprint and welding material together using high heat equipment and welding processes.

This role is part of a team and team members may be assigned to differing or multiple products depending on size of client orders.

Credentials (certificates, licenses, memberships, courses, etc.)

• CWB Certification an asset but not required

Additional Skills

• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes

• Set up and install welding components/equipment according to set specification
• Utilize braces and clamps in aligning metal components for welding
• Clean metal materials prior to welding to remove rust, grease, scale or other contaminants
• Repair structures, components by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling them using cutting torches and hand tools
• Monitor equipment operation to ensure temperature conditions are optimal
• Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications
• Report any problems with equipment or inventory to the Production Supervisor – Welding
• Work in compliance with all Health and Safety, Workplace and WHMIS regulations
• Duties and responsibilities may be amended from time to time in order to support efficient company operations

Weight Handling

• Lift up to 50lbs occasionally

Welding Techniques

• All MIG Welding

Work Setting

• Industrial
• Manufacturing

Specific Skills

• Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
• Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment
• Interpret welding process specifications
• Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products

Transportation/Travel Information

• Own transportation due to location

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Type of Materials

• Stainless steel
• Steel, iron and heavy metals