Weld Robot Operator

As a Robot Operator, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining robotic welding equipment to produce high-quality welds efficiently and safely to build equipment that is dedicated to the rugged and challenging terrain of the forestry industry.

Location: 1403 Dundas Street, Woodstock

Dedicated Day Shift: 7:00am – 3:30pm, Monday - Friday

Dedicated Afternoon Shift: 4:30pm - 3:00am, Monday - Thursday

Shift Premium: $3.00 per hour for afternoons

Dedicated Weekend Day Shift: 6:00am - 6:00pm, Friday - Sunday

Shift Premium: $4.00 per hour for weekend day shift

Job Duties

• Set up the robotic welding equipment, loading welding programs, selecting appropriate welding parameters, and ensure that the welding fixtures are properly positioned and secured for welding
• Monitor and troubleshoot the robot to ensure that the welds are applied accurately and consistently according to specifications
• Inspect welds visually and use appropriate measuring tools to verify that they meet quality specifications. Manual welding may be required.

• Operate lifting devices such as cranes (overhead and/or jib) to load and unload welding fixtures
• Communicate and collaborate with other team members of the manufacturing team to optimize production processes

Skills and Experience

• Adapt to a changing work environment, competing demands, and be able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events
• Assembly tasks require collaboration with coworkers, and effective communication and reasoning skills are essential when working on projects that involve multiple team members
• Physical requirements include using strength, such as pulling, pushing, lifting and/or moving objects during the work, as well as standing, climbing, kneeling, and bending

Qualifications

• Previous manual welding and welding robot operation experience is required
• Capable of repairing and reworking welds for a high-quality finish
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
• Navigate and select appropriate welding parameters through the use of a computerized system

What We Can Offer You

• Family-Oriented Company: Lots of social events, BBQ’s, pizza parties and more!
• Competitive Wages and Profit Sharing: In addition to competitive wages, we celebrate our financial success together through profit sharing.
• RRSP Matching Program: Retirement planning? We’ve got your back!
• Skills Development and Training Reimbursement: An opportunity to self-identify industry-related learning opportunities available for pre-approval and repayment.
• Company-Paid Healthcare Benefits and EAP: Your well-being matters. Our healthcare benefits go beyond prescriptions and medications. Take advantage of massages, physiotherapy, vision coverage and more! Plus, our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) offers many exciting free programs.
• Active Social Committee: Take part in our annual family picnic, adult and children’s Christmas parties, theatre events, sporting events and tournaments, family outings, and discounted admission prices for attractions across Ontario!

Why work for Tigercat Industries group of companies?

We're more than just a company – we're a tight-knit family, who thrives on teamwork and is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation. We believe in fostering a safe, encouraging and collaborative environment where your contributions and talents are valued and supported.

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