Welder/Wire Feed Operator

Welder/Wire Feed Operator Job Highlights

Company Profile

AGI is a global leader in the planning, engineering, and manufacturing of full equipment solutions and systems across 5 platforms i.e. grain, fertilizer, food, feed, and seed. The company’s specific systems are farm and commercial applications that include storage, handling, structural, processing, and controls. All are brought together with engineering and project management.

Westeel is one of Canada’s foremost manufacturers of steel storage products, offering a wide range of commercial storage solutions to meet the needs of the petroleum, agricultural and commercial sectors

Job Profile

The company (AGI Westeel) is searching for a Welder who will be responsible for building welded assemblies per engineering documents while following established production standards.

Also, be responsible for following all company safety policies and quality procedures.

Educational Qualification

• Ability to gain CWB certification in processes like sub-arc welding as well as MIG and flux core welding in the horizontal, flat, vertical, down-hand, and overhead positions

Work Experience

• Familiarity with the use of Jigs and fixtures

Duties/Responsibilities

• Build welded assemblies for new products and changes to existing products per engineering documents and established production standards.
• Operate other necessary equipment and perform tasks necessary to complete parts to specifications.
• Participate in the safety program, department meetings, and other plant policies and initiatives.
• Propose potential quality or productivity enhancements i.e. continual improvements
• Report fabrication issues and assist in resolutions as required.
• Review of finished assemblies and parts to ensure accuracy against drawings and BOMs.
• Work in confined spaces and at heights requiring a fall arrest system

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Able to lift and maneuver 50 pounds repeatedly
• Able to read, understand and follow blueprints and welding symbols
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment handling heavy loads and standing for long periods of time
• Effective oral and written communication
• Exemplary attendance record
• Possess attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proven ability to work safely

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers competitive salaries, benefits packages, and employee share purchase plans.

Employer’s Statement

AGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.