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Job Title: Welder III

Job Summary: 

The successful candidate is responsible for operating and setting-up hand welding and flame cutting equipment such as arc welders, gas welders, and gas torches to weld together metal components (flat, horizontal, or vertical plates and pipes). Work from sketches, prints, operation sheets, preliminary drawings, and written/verbal instructions, while maintaining welding specifications.  

Responsibility: 

• Candidates must be willing to work steady afternoon shift 
• Candidates must be CWB certified
• Must have MIG welding experience, related technical competence and a good understanding of production processes & welding equipment
• Must be able to read Blueprints, Engineering and welding specifications
• Crane operator license would be an asset
• MEWP license would be an asset
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Minimum 5 Years fitting experience
• Must be highly flexible to handle many different projects
• Able to work in a team environment
• Must be capable of organizing and coordinating work with minimal supervision
• Dedication to quality, safety and continuous improvement is necessary
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse and/or remove metal segments using processes such as MIG, gas metal arc (GMAW) and stick, shielded metal arc (SMAW), ARCAIR GAUGING, Oxygen / Acetylene 
• Weld metal parts, using gas-welding equipment as specified by layout, welding diagram
• Ensure quality of welds and rework for all MEWP machines 
• Fabricate and assemble fixtures, tooling, shop aids and other devices as required for special projects
• Perform basic trouble shooting of weld machines and accessories as required
• Will be required to keep CWB certification current 
• Perform any other duties as assigned 

Academic/Educational Requirements: 

• Some completion of secondary school or equivalent 
• Post-Secondary training as a welder is preferred.   
• All-Position Stick ticket is required

Required Skills/Experience: 

• Possess the drive and motivation to learn continuously on the job. 
• Ability to work independently and in a team, setting requiring cooperation. 
• Ability to interact with co-workers and supervisors to exchange information about tasks and to coordinate work. 
• Partake in training related to the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), use of cleaning products and equipment. 

What Linamar Has to Offer: 

• Competitive Compensation 
• Employee Benefits package includes but is not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.  
• Opportunities for career advancement. 
• Sustainability Council 
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.  
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts. 

About Us: 

Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment. Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985, and has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry.  

As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, Skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves. In 2002 Skyjack became a part of the Linamar Corporation and has since been able to leverage strategic partnerships and use the guidance of their parent company to rapidly change the face of the access industry.  

Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in Skyjacks safety initiatives as this can be an extremely challenging industry. Skyjack prides itself on being simply reliable and easy to do business with. This mission extends to the relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees. 

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do. 

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.  Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process.  Accommodations will be provided upon request.