Industrial Welding Trainer

Cleaver-Brooks Canada Packaged Boiler Systems, a leading manufacturer of boilers and energy recovery systems, has an opening for a Industrial Welding Trainer at their Stratford Ontario facility at 161 Lorne Ave., W, Stratford ON. Flexibility to work days, afternoons and weekend shifts dependent upon the required need.

The Industrial Weld Trainer is responsible for providing comprehensive hands-on and classroom training to welders, ensuring compliance with industry and customer requirements. This role involves developing and maintaining training materials, as well as offering technical support to the Fabrication Department. The Weld Trainer will contribute to the growth, skill enhancement, and quality assurance of the Welders while fostering a safety-conscious environment. This position involves direct interaction with employees and collaboration with other departments to ensure effective training and welding process implementation.

Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000 CAD per year

Job Location: Stratford, ON

Non-Union role 

Essential Duties:

• Coordinate with the Manufacturing department to develop job rotations and hands-on training plans for welders, covering welding techniques, safety practices, and quality standards
• Administer and oversee the apprenticeship program to support current apprentices in accordance with the Ontario training standard.
• Administer the practical pre assessment test for potential welders
• Define and measure success metrics and monitor training progress
• Develop and maintain skill matrix for welding personnel 
• Learn and apply the Cleaver Brooks build process to align welder progression with collective agreement requirements.
• Maintain accurate training records and generate reports as needed.
• Provide constructive feedback and conduct  regular performance reviews involving trainers and new welding personnel. 
• Assist manufacturing and HR department in the orientation of new employees 
• Create and maintain a Welder Training Database to align with changing industry and customer demands.
• Ensure compliance with weld processes and the ASME code.
• Provide guidance and expertise during production welding and manufacturing processes.
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner;
• Develop alternative solutions and assist in problem solving activities

Other Duties:  As directed      

External Contacts:  Limited

Internal Contacts:  Frequent 

Education: 

• Post-secondary education in a scientific field preferred.
• Completion of a technical welding school or equivalent experience.
• ASME Section IX certified welder preferred.
• AWS CWI certification preferred.

Skills and Experience:

• Proficiency in SMAW, SAW, FCAW-G, MCAW and GMAW techniques, with expertise in carbon and stainless steels.
• Experience in writing standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Proficient in blueprint reading and welding symbols.
• Familiarity with welding specifications and company product lines.
• Understanding of standard tools, materials, and practices within the welding industry.
• Knowledgeable in the assembly process of major fabricated components.
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and comprehensive
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to employees of the organization.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Computer-savvy with the ability to effectively utilize various software tools.
• Positive role model, demonstrating safety, quality, and technique during training and execution

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements:  

• Able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Flexibility to work days, afternoons and weekend shifts dependent upon the required need
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Possess good hand-eye coordination.
• Able to bend, squat, twist, and kneel.
• Proficient in using hand and power tools
• Will be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, welding fumes and machine lubricants and/or oils.
• Must be able and willing to work with and properly use all necessary and/or required personal protective equipment including, but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed shoes, hard hats and fall protection.

Benefits of Being a Cleaver-Brooks Employee:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits, including supplementary medical, dental, life insurance, short term disability.
• RRSP
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employee discount program
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays

Who is Cleaver-Brooks:

Cleaver-Brooks is the market leader in providing fully integrated boiler and burner systems. We lead the boiler/burner industry due to our unmatched distribution network’s ability to deliver the knowledge, service, training, and support that are essential to long-term performance. Our customers will tell you that we are the only equipment provider that manufactures boilers, burners, controls, and a full array of ancillary and aftermarket products. They will also mention that our unique single-source capability means that we can deliver fully integrated boiler room solutions that reduce overall costs and optimize space. It is our focus on products that deliver the most efficient, reliable, safe, and environmentally sustainable solutions that differentiate us in the marketplace. Cleaver-Brooks continues a 90+ year legacy of providing the customers we serve with extraordinary products designed to deliver unsurpassed performance through the power of commitment.

This description indicates the general nature of the tasks and responsibilities required of positions given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of management to assign, direct, and control the specific duties of individuals performing this function. The Company reserves the right to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgement, to be proper.

This hiring process does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. We also do not require “Canadian experience” as a condition of employment. All applications are reviewed by our internal hiring team. All candidates who interview for this role will receive notification of the hiring decision within 45 days of their interview

In accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Cleaver-Brooks will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.