Job title:  Welder

As the first equipment manufacturer in Canada and a world leader in the design of hydroelectric turbines, ANDRITZ Canada has more than 185 years of know-how.
ANDRITZ offers state-of-the-art engineering solutions that ensure our clients' success in renewable energy production. The Chambly facility designs, manufactures, and installs electrical equipment primarily for the hydroelectric sector, but also for other industry segments. Our engineering and manufacturing teams work together at every stage of production. The continuous improvement of ANDRITZ's products ensures its position as a leader in Canada and around the world.

Joining ANDRITZ means being part of a dynamic team and working in a unique and exciting industry.
 

Position Overview 
Fit and commercially weld material by manual or semi-automatic process.    Guide the team on daily tasks and communicate with the Shop Foreman.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks
-    Read and interpret blueprints. 
-    Review engineering drawings and blueprints, co-ordinate with the Plant Foreman and Welding Supervisor to determine the materials, plan the sequence of tasks and processes/procedures required to cut and fit most metals efficiently, in general and/or project specific.
-    Able to weld in various positions.
-    Construct patterns and templates as guides for layouts.  
-    Lay out reference points and patterns on heavy structural and plate steels according to component specifications.  
-    Rig, hoist and move materials to storage areas and/or within work area.
-    Assemble and fit metal sections and plates to form complete units or sub-units using welding, bolting, or other methods. 
-    Set up and operate various heavy and light duty metal working equipment/tooling including but not limited to: grinders and drills, bevellers, flux-cored welding, oxygen-acetylene burning torch, overhead/jib cranes, scissor and lift trucks.
-    Operate other task related tools and equipment including but not limited to: chipping hammers, shields, portable power tools, rose buds, clamps, and wrenches.
-    Install fabricated components in final product.
 

Requirements
-    High School Diploma
-    Valid CWB welding ticket, or in the process, metal core
-    Valid AWS welding ticket, or in the process, metal core
-    Minimum 4 year experience

Terms of Employment
-    Full time, days or afternoons (non-rotating)

Compensation
-    Dependent upon experience and education

Other Skills/Abilities
-    Strong work ethic
-    Works well under pressure
-    Team player
-    Enthusiasm for change and ability to work in a demanding and dynamic environment

Note:  The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.
 

Our commitment 
•    Permanent position from day one ;
•    Competitive salary and recognition of years of experience ;
•    Comprehensive group insurance program ;
•    Twelve (12) holidays/floating holidays annually ;
•    Defined contribution pension plan with employer match ;
•    Company performance participation program ;
•    Small team atmosphere within a large company, the best of both worlds ;
•    Safe and respectful work environment.

* Legal status to work in Canada is required.

ANDRITZ HYDRO CANADA Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Did you know?
ANDRITZ Canada is part of an international technology group with an extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions. ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. The group has around 29,800 employees and over 280 locations in more than 40 countries.

ANDRITZ is:
•    Over 185 years of experience in turbine design

•    Over 489,000 MW of installed and upgraded capacity
•    Over 33 200 turbine units delivered    •    Over 135 years in electrical engineering
•    65 representative offices worldwide    •    More than 6100 employees worldwide including more than 600 in Canada

•    Over 50 Compact Hydro units per year    •    A complete range of designs up to 800 MW

•    20 manufacturing sites worldwide    •    20% of all turbines in operation worldwide