Our team is growing, and we are seeking two Senior Welders to join our Welding & Fabrication shop. This is an opportunity for an experienced welder to work with a dedicated team producing high-quality fabricated products while maintaining Velocity Machining & Welding's commitment to precision, safety, and customer satisfaction.
About the Role
As Senior Welder, you’ll be responsible for accurately welding a variety of metal/steel products for fabrication based on assigned work orders. You will utilize various welding techniques, work safely to meet production targets, and avoid waste. This role requires a strong focus on accuracy, precision, and quality workmanship while working independently and as part of a team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Review work orders and read and interpret drawings for clear understanding before commencing welding.
- Accurately welding a variety of metal/steel products in a safe manner using various welding techniques.
- Conduct quality checks during and upon completion of work to ensure conformance with specified requirements.
- Ensure the workstation and work area are tidy, safe, and clean. This would include work vehicles.
- Store tools and equipment in assigned locations within the shop when you have finished using them.
- Prepare, complete, and provide the shop supervisor with a copy of the damage report for any damaged, lost tools and/or equipment to have these items removed from the shop floor.
- Prepare, complete, and provide the shop supervisor with a copy of the vehicle maintenance report after using the work vehicle.
- Comply with safety policies and procedures that are implemented within the shop.
- Work in a respectful, inclusive, and cooperative manner to allow for positive team spirit and to meet the company’s goals and objectives.
Skills & Qualifications Required
- Minimum 5 years experience in a manufacturing, structural steel, or custom job shop environment
- Expert proficiency in GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and SMAW welding varied materials like carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
- Expert ability to read complex industrial blueprints, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and weld symbols
- Capability to design, lay out, and build custom shop fixtures and jigs to maximize production efficiency and maintain tight tolerances.
- Demonstrated focus on producing quality work on time and with precision.
- Highly proactive, organized, and able to work independently to achieve the assigned tasks using time management, problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Responsive, respectful, and capable of following directions to work within a team dynamic.
- Ability to complete jobs in the estimated time frames safely and accurately.
- Strong English communication skills – written, understanding and verbal.
- Knowledge of workplace health and safety.
- Ability to comply with Company’s policies and procedures.
- Able to lift to 50 lbs unassisted.
Why Work with Us?
This role provides the right candidate with the opportunity to work with an amazing team of people dedicated to ensuring quality workmanship and providing exceptional service to our customers. Our team members enjoy:
- Comprehensive benefits plan
- Paid time off, including paid sick days
- Access to our registered pension plan and RRSP plan
- Competitive wage, with room for growth in the role
- Stable, permanent employment with an established and growing company
- Modern welding and fabrication equipment
- Supportive team environment
About Velocity Machining & Welding
Velocity Machining & Welding is a proudly locally owned company in Dartmouth, NS. Since 2000, we have built a reputation for quality workmanship and exceptional customer service. With a dedicated team of more than 40 employees, many of whom have been with us for over 15 years, we provide machining, fabrication, and welding services to customers across a range of industries including ocean technology, power generation, defense, oil and gas, shipping, and construction.
Our Values
We value loyalty, skill, teamwork, quality, safety, and a positive work environment, and we invest in our people. When you join our team, you're not just starting a job. You are building a stable, rewarding future with a company that cares about its people.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $30.00-$37.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Application question(s):
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada, for any employer, for the next 18 months?
- The compensation range for this role is $30 - 37/hour. What are your compensation expectations?
- Where are you located?
Experience:
- welding: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
