Weld Technician Student

Job Responsibilities

• Perform all duties and promote themselves in a manner that reflects Formet Expectations and Visions/Values through Magna’s Employee Charter.
• Follow and abide by all government, Legal, Magna and Formet rules and regulations.
• Participate as a Team Member with effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Support the Weld Engineering Coordinator’s on new and existing programs.
• Conduct weld process audits for both GMAW and Spot Welding; including weld sequence verification and weld parameter verification, both GMAW and Spot Welding processes.
• Update weld documentation as required.
• Participate in weld process improvements.
• Assist Weld Technicians with trouble shooting weld issues.
• Support cycle time improvements.
• Assist with implementing process changes.
• Generating and upkeep of the Weld Set up Instructions, Weld Inspection Records and Weld Length records.
• Conduct weld inspection and analyze weld data, generate reports.
• Inspect weld process first-off.
• Arcing destruct components in computer Paxit system.
• Measure weld data to ensure customer specifications are met.
• Assist and participate in Proto Builds.
• Take initiative to follow through on completion of tasks.
• Provide support to all Departments for weld-related issues.
• Perform other duties as designated.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Welding Technologist/Technician Course OR Mechanical Engineering Program from a Community or recognized college.
• Some experience with manual Gas Metal Arc Welding an asset.

Benefits

• Weekly pay via direct deposit.
• Overtime (1.5x) after 40 hours worked.
• Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses allowance.
• Company BBQ, holiday parties and company events.
• Corporate social responsibility initiatives - 6k for water walk, support local charities (Hospice of Elgin, Adopt a Family (12 in total), STEGH), Children’s Health Foundation and many more).
• Subsidized cafeteria with daily specials including hot vegetarian options – we are known for our amazing cafeteria!
• Free coffee, juice, and tea.