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Welder

Wabtec • Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
21 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Pride Bodies Ltd., a Wabtec Company in Cambridge, Ontario, offers custom design and truck-body manufacturing and upfitting of utility, service, construction, railway and other custom truck bodies.  Our environmentally-friendly truck bodies are researched, designed and customized to our customers’ satisfaction.

Who will you be working with?

We currently have an opening for a Welder.  As a member of the team at Pride Bodies Ltd., you will be working daily in the Welding Department with the Welding Supervisor and a group of approximately 8 other Welders.

How will you make a difference?

  • Uphold priorities of Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement and Teamwork;
  • Perform work that is accurate and finished so that your internal customers, the Paint and Assembly Departments, can perform their work without disruption.

What do we want to know about you?

  • High School / GED diploma required;
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance;
  • Stamina and strength to perform manual labour; eagerness to learn on the job;
  • Certified or willing to obtain CWB certification in aluminum and steel;
  • Able to read blue-print drawings and interpret them along with weld symbols;
  • Experience in welding / fabrication and fitting skills in aluminum and steel;
  • Able to read tape measure correctly;
  • Able to learn quickly and progress at a reasonable pace;
  • Troubleshoot problems and take corrective action;
  • Work with Supervisor and Engineering to prototype new designs;
  • Be team focused and task oriented;
  • What will your typical day look like?

  • Understand instructions and carry them out efficiently within the given deadline;
  • Apply safe automotive / manufacturing work practices and become familiar with equipment (saw, drill press, iron worker, welding machine);
  • Read and understand shop drawings to enable independent work;
  • Set up and maintain shop tools and equipment; learn to set up and maintain new tools and equipment as required;
  • Use overhead and gantry cranes efficiently and safely and exhibit safe rigging practices;
  • MIG (steel and aluminum) and manual plasma cut;
  • Set up welding machines to weld different thicknesses of material;
  • Ensure work is tacked, squared and correct to the drawings before completing welds;
  • Take all work order packages from start to finish with minimal assistance (aluminum and steel) in a timely manner;
  • Document material usage and scrap correctly;
  • Stack parts for easy access for the next operation and label both parts and skids / containers correctly.
  • Assist in other areas of production as needed, if qualified.
  • What about the physical demands of the job?

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee will occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.

    Safety glasses, steel-toed safety shoes and hearing protection must be worn for the entirety of the shift.

    Benefits of Working at Pride Bodies Ltd. :

  • Day shift :   41-hour work week, 7 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. M-Th, 7 a.m. to Noon F;
  • Wage range :   $30.00 - $33.59 per hour;
  • Annual vacation, company-paid holidays;
  • Benefits, effective upon hire, include health care, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, disability coverage, out-of-country medical, Group RRSP / DPSP
  • Annual safety-boot allowance and prescription-safety-glass allowance; Uniforms upon completion of probation period;
  • Education assistance;
  • On bus route; on-site parking.
  • Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.  Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check.

    Additional Information

    What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

    At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

    If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

    Who are we?

    Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

    Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

    Culture powers us and the possibilities.

    We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

    We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

    Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.

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