All Position Welder

BWXT Canada Ltd. is a world leader in design, engineering, manufacture, construction and service of nuclear power generation equipment.  As a supplier of innovative, high-quality nuclear components and services we cater to a worldwide customer base.  We take great pride in supplying highly engineered solutions that allow our customers to compete within the complex nuclear power generation industry.

All Position Welder

Hourly rate:  $36.67 – Fully Qualified (starts at Learner 1: $31.16/hr; Learner 2: $33.00/hr; Learner 3: $34.83 Progression based on merit not hours)

BWXT Canada Ltd. is a world leader in design, engineering, manufacture, construction and service of nuclear power generation equipment.  As a supplier of innovative, high-quality nuclear components and services we cater to a worldwide customer base.  We take great pride in supplying highly engineered solutions that allow our customers to compete within the complex nuclear power generation industry.

We have an opportunity for you to join our production team as a AP Welder at our Cambridge, Ontario facility. 

Each member of our team plays a critical role in BWXT Canada’s success and in ensuring we meet our customers’ quality, cost and delivery expectations.  Our employees are considered the best in the industry and we are proud of the high level of skills they demonstrate every day.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

To perform all types of manual welding in all position on company products to quality standards and perform fitting operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all position welding on company products to quality standards.  Such welds are not subject to RT and UT inspection.
• Read and interpret Production Orders, Drawings, Shop Instruction Sheet (SIS), Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Set up jigs and holding devices as required, positions as required.
• Identify and verify workpiece material.
• All types of semi-automatic gas and electric welding power sources for the purposes of manual welding, arc air and, cleaning tools, shields, safety equipment, welding fixtures.
• Perform overhead crane lifts to maintain their own production requirements, marking equipment.
• Communicate openly with the team members and shop management.
• Work in a safe manner, complying with all health, safety and environmental guidelines/regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven commitment to workplace safety.
• Commitment to quality and the ability to work as a positive, effective team member, willing to go the extra mile to ensure we meet our customer expectations.
• Understand and adhere to quality requirements and productivity expectations.
• Successful completion of an intermediate welding program.
• Must be able to pass the following pre-hire weld tests:
  • 3G Vertical 3/8” plate test.  Process is Manual GTAW. Bend test examination.
  • 2G Horizontal 3/8” plate test. Process is GMAW. Bend test examination.
  • 3G Vertical 3/8” plate test.  Process is Manual SMAW. Bend test examination.
•  For pre-hire weld test: Must bring own CSA-approved safety boots, helmet, gloves and safety glasses.
• Ability to read and understand/interpret drawings, specifications, operating procedures, work orders, etc.
• Basic level blueprint reading skills.
• Must be comfortable working in confined spaces, at heights and in awkward positions.
• Ability to pass fit-testing for the wearing of a respirator, as required.
• Available to work all shifts:

Weekdays (Mon-Thurs)

• • Days: 6:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • Nights: 4:00 pm. – 2:00 am

Weekends (Fri, Sat, Sun – 33 hrs paid 40 hrs)

• • Days: 6:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Nights: 5:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m

WHY JOIN BWXT?:

• Competitive wages
• 2 weeks paid pro-rated vacation to start
• Employer-paid pension plan
• Excellent Health, Dental & Vision benefits
• Paramedical benefits
• Life insurance… and so much more!

BWXT Canada Ltd. embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, encourages new perspectives and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability, or any other category protected by provincial law.

BWXT Canada Ltd. embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, encourages new perspectives and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability, or any other category protected by provincial law.