
Industrial Welding Trainer
- Stratford, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.