Welder/Fitter

Kinectrics is a wholly owned subsidiary of BWX Technologies focused on providing life cycle management services in the energy and utility sector. We develop innovative solutions for the global electricity and medical industries, helping empower a sustainable future. Trusted by clients worldwide, our employees provide expertise in engineering, testing, and inspection across a wide range of services. With offices worldwide and independent laboratories and testing facilities, we collaborate closely with clients to ensure utility assets perform safely, reliably, and efficiently throughout their entire life cycle.Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That’s why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with the expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.Location: 800 Kipling Avenue, Toronto, ONDepartment: Materials and Major ComponentsReports to: Senior Welding EngineerNumber Required: 5Starting Salary: $85,038.15. Exact compensation may vary depending on the individual experience and qualifications of each candidate. Applicants with greater or less than the minimum qualifications for this posted opportunity may be considered for alternate opportunities.What We Offer
At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.Purpose:
The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.Growth:
To keep pace with Canada's expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.Innovation
: Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.Diversity
: The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.Total Compensation
: Your talent deserves to be recognized. Kinectrics offers a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America. Salary is just one component of the total rewards you will receive when working for Kinectrics. Other elements may also include pay for performance programs (merit pay and discretionary annual performance bonuses), comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs, membership discounts, employee referral bonus, eligibility for our pension plan, career development programs, and professional development/educational reimbursements.Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact
Perform all duties in a safe manner in compliance with Kinectrics policies and procedures.Work independently without supervision and with minimum direction or in a team environment.Weld, fabricate and fit pressure vessels and piping parts with proper equipment while meeting compliancy with industry standard ASME and CSA codes, Company's Welding Procedure Specifications and Quality Control Manual.Handle, transport, and process products and materials safely using a forklift or crane.Read and interpret fabrication drawings and produce rough sketches (abbreviations, symbols for welding/assembly, tolerances).Process raw materials working from blueprints, and specifications.Set up components for welding according to specifications, this includes:
Cutting material with power saws to match measurements,Beveling pipe and plate, andOperating a manual plasma cutting machine.
Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead).Inspect raw materials and finished product to meet specifications.Monitor, record and report any discrepancies and issues with parts including but not limited to malfunctions or defects.Maintain a high standard of workmanship with high-level quality and accuracy.Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.Good housekeeping practices at all times, to help maintain safe work areas for yourself and your coworkers.What You Need to Succeed
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with specialized training in welding to include extensive testing. Preference will be given to a Red Seal Welder or to a College Diploma in Welding.Minimum five-year experience of fit up and welding of pressure vessel or pressure pipe under strict QA program (e.G., ASME or TSSA certificate holder)Strong background related to fitting/welding skills on pressure pipe and pressure vessel fabrications requiring tight tolerances.Valid, or previously held, TSSA 6G or CWB all position certificate for TIG (GTAW) and MIG(GMAW) process or ability to obtain the certificates. The SMAW and SAW experience will be considered an asset.Strong ability to read and interpret manufacturing tolerances for accurate fabrication. Knowledge of preparing designs or drawings in CAD programs such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks is considered an asset but not strictly required.Excellent knowledge of welding symbols.Minimum three years welding stainless using TIG (GTAW) (preferred) and/or MIG (GMAW) with stainless filler metals (e.G., ER308L/ER316L).Experience with stainless prep and handling (dedicated stainless tools/brushes, contamination prevention, proper cleaning/passivation as required).Experience welding stainless tube/pipe and plate in positions required for the role (e.G., 1G/2G/3G/6G as applicable).Experience and knowledge of heat‑treating processes. Able to interpret heat treatment requirements for PWHT of various welds.Good mathematical aptitude;
convert decimals to fractional equivalents and fractions to decimal equivalents;
strong ability to convert metric and imperial.High level of logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Strong oral and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills.Occasional travel to perform work off‑site primarily at Power Generation sites may be required.A welding test demonstration will be required of the incumbent and will be performed during the interview process.This role requires the successful candidate to complete the security clearance process. The security clearance process is conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and may take up to 12 months to complete.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a voluntary diversity survey. The collection of self-identification data is driven by our commitment to DE&I and ensures Kinectrics' continuous review and improvement of its programs. The information that you provide is strictly confidential and your responses will only be used for statistical purposes. Your responses do not affect your candidacy in any way.Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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