Qualifications:

• Three years of steel welding and/or fitting experience

• Current CWB FCAW, GMAW Flat ticket 

• Ability to read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals, and      processes

• Possess own layout tools

• Possess own welding gear

• Forklift certification considered an asset

• Overhead Crane certification considered an asset 

• Able to use standard shop tools and equipment such as: grinders, band saw, OAC torches, ironworker, drill presses, etc.

• Ability to firmly adhere to all health and safety codes and regulations

• Able to perform tasks independently under general direction

• Demonstrate willingness to work with others in a team environment

Responsibilities:

• Weld structural steel

• Layout and fit structural steel

• Work with blueprints or instructions from supervisors

• Prepare parts for structural assemblies by using different metal processing equipment

• Lay out, position, and secure parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and ruler

• Sling Assemblies, operate shop crane and forklift and move materials as per process

• Perform other duties as requested by the department manager

Locations:

Newton Group Ltd. 41 Massey Road, Guelph, ON Canada N1H 7M6

Southern Ontario as required

Wage: $22.00 - $28.00 dependent on experience 

Wages will be reviewed annually in accordance with the company’s policy.

Hours: 44 hours per week + overtime

Overtime: Paid at time and one half after 88 hours biweekly

Benefits: Safety Eye Protection, Hearing Protection, Tooling Allowance, Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Long Term Disability, match employee pension contributions, and Health Care Spending Account. Waiting periods and restrictions apply.

Language: English preferred but not required

Number of Positions: 3

Newton Group encourages people to enjoy work and working with others, to be creative and effective in teams, to be reliable for other team members and to develop efficient work habits to serve customers well and deliver best value excellent buildings and structures.

Newton Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all applicants who consider themselves qualified.

Qualified candidates should email their resume or fax to: 519-822-6159.

Please note that only candidates being invited to interview will be contacted, no agencies and no telephone calls please.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent