Job Title: MACHINE BUILDER
Company Profile:
For over half a century VAC AERO has been providing the very best in metallurgical services and solutions to clients around the world. In support, Vac Aero also specializes in the manufacture of industrial vacuum heat treat machinery/equipment. As a global leader and to meet international demand, VAC AERO supplies many industries including the aerospace, medical, industrial, nuclear, among many others.
Position Summary and Scope:
- You will report directly to the GM, or designee, and work closely with the management and other internal teams. As a Machine Builder, you will be responsible for the following
- Using your demonstrated experience, the fabrication, assembly, and completion of all Vacuum furnace builds including all related machinery assembly and maintenance.
- The use of a high level of quality, safety, and effectiveness to ensure appropriate production requirements and schedules are met.
- Contributor to efficient day to day shop operation.
Specific Responsibilities:
- In this core role, leadership and value-added contribution to the process and team.
- Responsible for the layout, assembly, and installation of furnace systems and related commissioning tasks.
- Efficient value-added interpretation of blueprints and schematics to determine appropriate work path.
- Use various fabrication equipment/methods, such as plasma cutters, lathes, and MIG/TIG welders, to complete tasks from pipe fitting, copper/brass braze, plumbing and small to large mechanical fabrication and assembly.
- Identify and resolve build challenges, making modifications/improvements interacting with the engineering team.
- Perform preventative maintenance procedures on relevant equipment to minimize downtime and cost by managing equipment efficiencies.
- Operate accessory equipment for pipe fitting (pipe beveling, pipe threading, pipe cutting, torch or plasma cutter, drill press). Industrial painting of equipment during tear down and reshipping.
- Review jobs before build and collaborate with engineering to obtain design clarification as required.
- Read and thoroughly understand detailed assembly instructions, engineering diagrams, hydraulic/pneumatic schematics, and parts lists to ensure the meticulous assembly through fit and alignment.
- Maintain all machines, plant equipment and facilities.
- Operate lifting devices such as cranes (overhead and/or jib) to complete large assembly installations.
- Support equipment installations off site, internationally as required. Maintain a clean, safe and well-organized workspace, following 5S.
Qualifications:
- 10-15 years experience in a machine building environment or equivalent.
- Experience in moving, assembling, disassembling, troubleshooting, and repairing various types of large machinery and equipment.
- Demonstrated aptitude in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, schematics, drawings, manuals, and specifications.
- Ability to weld and operate all shop equipment and perform basic machining practices.
- Basic Shop Safety practises and Knowledge of duties under OHSA & WSIB
- Proven mechanical abilities in hydraulics, engines, electrical and electronic systems, including schematics and diagnostics.
- Experience with heavy equipment rigging.
- Active training with Fork Truck, Scissor Lift, and Crane will be an asset.
- FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, and 433A will be an asset.
- Ability to travel.
Skills and Experience:
- A quality driven person with established leadership, work ethic and talent.
- Adapt to a changing work environment, competing demands, and ability to react to the variable nature of our manufacturing business.
- Heavy mechanical assembly tasks with collaboration; effective communication and reasoning skills are essential.
- Physical requirements vary but will include standard large machinery methods. Ability to lift a minimum of 60lbs on a regular basis.
- Team player, character person and contributor to a positive work culture.
Performance will be based upon:
- Timely and satisfactory performance of all tasks outlined above as observed by the Leadership of the Furnace Manufacturing Division.
- Value added initiative and innovation demonstrated in performing appointed tasks.
- Ongoing leadership and contributing to the development of others.
We Will Give You:
- Career progression opportunities.
- Competitive Benefits package including Dental and Medical coverage etc.
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Vision care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Corporate Presto Card Program
Job Type:
Work Schedule:
- Monday to Friday (8:00am – 4:30pm), subject to change at manager’s discretion.
DO YOU NEED ACCOMODATION:
Applicants should email [email protected] if they have any questions about the interview process, including accommodation requests during the recruitment process.
Thank you For Applying to Vac Aero:
Please note that only those who are selected to move forward to the next step in the hiring process will be contacted, we encourage you to apply to other job opportunities.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Burlington, ON L7L 5N9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Do you have a 433A Certificate?
- How many years of Blueprint Reading do you have?
- How many years of Welding Experience do you have?
Experience:
- Machine Building Environment: 10 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Forklift, Crane, Scissor Lift License (preferred)
Work Location: In person
