Job title:  Welder

As the first equipment manufacturer in Canada and a world leader in the design of hydroelectric turbines and generators, ANDRITZ Canada Inc. 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 Peterborough facility designs and  manufactures equipment primarily for the hydroelectric generator, 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 
Commercially weld and prep material by manual or semi-automatic process.    

Key Responsibilities and Tasks
-    Read and interpret blueprints and welding process specifications.  
-    Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), oxy-acetylene welding (OAW), resistance welding and submerged arc welding (SAW)
-    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 complete welding tasks efficiently, in general and/or project specific.
-    Able to weld in various positions.
-    Rig, hoist and move materials to storage areas or within work area.
-    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.
-    Visually inspect welds and preps to ensure they meet standards and/or specifications. 
-    May adjust welding heads and tooling according to work specifications 
-    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 years’ experience

Terms of Employment
-    Full time, two non-rotating shifts, days or nights

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.

*Legal status to work in Canada is required

ANDRITZ 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.