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Precision Metal Works is a world-renowned supplier of vacuum chambers to some of the top semi-conductor, thin film, optics, automotive and aerospace companies in the world. We ship our expertly crafted chambers to the US, Europe and Asia.

Precision Metal Works offers an excellent work environment for individuals who want more than "production line" work. Most of our projects are custom designed, all are manufactured to very tight tolerances and all of them are completed to perfection.

We operate in a modern facility with up-to-date equipment. We have in-house capabilities in metal forming, precision machining, precision fabrication and welding, cleaning, blasting, painting, assembly and testing for vacuum systems. We also have in-house design capabilities for structural and mechanical designs. Our work is highly technical and our people are perfectionists.


Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welder (Vacuum welds)


Terms of Employment:

  • Permanent, Full Time, Shift, Overtime, Day, Night

Salary:

  • To be negotiated

Anticipated Start Date:

  • As soon as possible

Skill Requirements:

Education:

  • Some high school, Completion of high school

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.):

  • Welder Trade Certification, 1st Period Apprentice, 2nd Period Apprentice, 3rd Period Apprentice, 4th Period Apprentice

Experience:

  1. 1 - 2 years

Languages:

  • Speak English, Read English, Write English

Major Work Area:

  • New fabrication

Welding Techniques:

  • Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG), Flux core arc welding (FCAW)

Type of Machine Experience:

  • Spot welding machines
  • Butt or seam resistance welding machines
  • Gas welding machines
  • Arc welding machines
  • Brazing machines

Welding Positions:

  • All positions

Materials:

  • Stainless steel
  • Steel
  • Iron and heavy metals
  • Aluminum alloys

Weight Handling:

  • Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
  • Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  • Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
  • More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Specific Skills:

  • Interpret welding process specifications
  • Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
  • Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
  • Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
  • Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
  • Operate drill presses
  • Determine weldability of materials
  • Select filler rods
  • Perform post welding heat treatment
  • Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
  • Prepare jigs or set-ups for welding
  • Operate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal
  • Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment

Additional Skills:

  • Instruct apprentices
  • Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
  • Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications
  • Layout patterns
  • Polish sheet metal

Security and Safety:

  • Basic security clearance, Criminal record check, Drug test

Own Tools/Equipment:

  • Tools, Steel-toed safety boots, Safety glasses/goggles, Gloves, Mask, Face shield, Welding helmet

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

  • Fast-paced environment, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Hand-eye co-ordination, Standing for extended periods

Transportation/Travel Information:

  • Own transportation

Essential Skills:

  • Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication
  • Working with others
  • Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking
  • Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Continuous learning

How to Apply:

Contact Name: P. LeBlanc

In Person between 9:00 and 16:00:

1040 Route 105
Mactaquac, New Brunswick
E6L 1B3

By Fax: (506) 363-3851

By E-mail: jobs@precisionmetalworks.com


Please see our Precision Nuclear website for opportunities as well.