Semi Auto Welder (SAW & GMAW Overlay)

BWXT Canada Ltd. is a world leader in design, engineering, manufacture, construction and service of nuclear power generation equipment. As a supplier of innovative, high-quality nuclear components and services we cater to a worldwide customer base. We take great pride in supplying highly engineered solutions that allow our customers to compete within the complex nuclear power generation industry.

Semi Auto Welder (SAW & GMAW Overlay) Welder

Hourly rate: $36.67 – Fully Qualified (starts at Learner 1: $31.16/hr; Learner 2: $33.00/hr; Learner 3: $34.83)

We have opportunities for you to join our production team as a Semi Auto Welder (SAW & GMAW Overlay) at our facility in Cambridge, Ontario. Each member of our team plays a critical role in BWXT Canada’s success and in ensuring we meet our customers’ quality, cost and delivery expectations. Our employees are considered the best in the industry, and we are proud of the high level of skills they demonstrate every day.

Primary Function

Performs semi-automatic weld processes and manual welding at the all-position level or lower on Company products.

TASKS

• Reads and interprets Work Orders, Drawings, Shop Instruction Sheet (SIS), Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS), Welding Card; identify and verify workpiece material. settings, weld head, power sources.
• Performs semi-auto welding includes but not limited to:
• Overlay
  
  

oLinear

oCircular

• Submerged Arc
  
  

oLong Seam

oCirc Seam

oNozzle Welding/back gouging

oBuildups

oStrip Cladding

• Sets up Overlay machine adjusting for correct settings of amperage, voltage, speed oscillation, etc. and ensures the preheating and post heating sequences are performed. Checks welds to ensure proper spacing, width, and height of beads; buffs or hand grinds out welded areas prior to next pass or layer. Follows procedures to maintain parameters and special cleanliness on surface to be welded. Services machine by cleaning track, wire guides, and replaces contact tubes, filler wire, hoses, etc.
• Sets up components to be welded, SAW (sub arc) equipment adjusting weld parameters such as feeds, speeds etc., To WPS instructions to obtain welds that conform to pressure
  
  

vessel specifications. Set up and adjust cyclomatic guidance system. Performs

preheating and post heating, arc air gouging, slag removal, grinding as necessary for sub

arc operations.

• Transports material and workpiece to welding machine manually or by hooking for
  
  

overhead crane. Set up workpiece relative to machine, using positioners, trestles,

blocks, jigs etc.

• Performs all position welding to support own job. Run-off tabs, backing bars, etc.
• Completes records and documentation as required. Works in a safe manner.
• Demonstrates good workmanship and reverts to Utility or General Helper duties as
  
  

assigned.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed a welding program
• Basic understanding of blueprints
• 1 year of welding experience in a manufacturing environment
• TSSA or CWB welding tickets considered an asset.
• Ability and willingness to be trained and certified for Working at Heights.
• Must pass two (2) pre-employment weld test:
• Manual SMAW 2G (horizontal) & Manual FCAW 2G (horizontal). 3/8” plate test. Test
  
  

is subject to a visual and bend test acceptance.

• Must be available to work all shifts:
• Days: 6:00 am to 4:00 pm. (Mon – Thurs) OR
• Afternoons: 4:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. (Mon – Thurs) OR
• Weekend days: 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Fri, Sat, Sun; paid for 40 hours).
• Weekend afternoons: 5:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m. (Fri, Sat, Sun; paid for 40 hours)
  
  

BWXT Canada Ltd. embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, encourages new perspectives and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability, or any other category protected by provincial law.

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