Welder II in Ottawa

DEW Engineering and Development is a multi-divisional technology company that designs and manufactures innovative products for global clients. DEW provides a wide range of services and products to our military and commercial customers including: design, test and evaluation; prototyping and development; and manufacturing. DEW offers opportunities for growth, an attractive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and an environment that promotes personal and professional success.

Reporting to the Welding Supervisor, welders are responsible to fabricate products safely and efficiently to provided specifications.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Possesses advanced understanding of established procedures and ability to apply knowledge to unusual and complex production problems, sometimes requiring fixture fabrication.
• Able to set up production fabrication fixtures to ensure quality of product.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings/prints.
• Perform in-process inspection by visually or mechanically inspecting assemblies for defects (cracks, chips, dimension, surface finish, etc); records results and notifies lead/supervisor of deviation as appropriate.
• May use one or more of the following for measuring and inspection: Tape Measure, various types of Micrometers and Calipers.
• Train incoming employees on department work instructions, and inspection/test procedures.
• Use the manufacturing computer system for basic departmental functions, such as entering part transfers, closing operations and scrap; reports any discrepancies to lead or supervisor.
• Perform tasks utilizing various welding processes, which could include GMAW, SMAW, GTAW, MIG, SAW.
• Perform maintenance and repair of welding equipment.
• Understands and meets or exceeds quality standards; seeks to minimize reject rate.
• Assists and/or performs work in any and all areas as assigned. May work any and all shifts/days as required.

Other:

• Travel as required.
• Adhere to all environmental, health and safety regulations and follow the environmental and quality management systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of related experience, 3+ years of direct experience.
• Experience in MIG and TIG welding.
• Post secondary education as a Welder/Fitter is preferred.
• MIG Aluminum/Steel Canadian Welding Bureau certification would be a significant asset.
• Must have, or be eligible for, all current applicable certifications.
• Experience operating a variety of production equipment and machines.
• Experience reading, interpreting and following blueprints and welding symbols.
• Previous experience working in a high-volume production facility.

Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must have knowledge of wire and filler materials applications for various steel alloys and aluminum.
• Must have working knowledge of fixturing and weld set up parameters.
• Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds.
• Required to pass tests to meet certification standards of governmental agencies or professional and technical associations.

DEW is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. DEW strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, DEW will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources.