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Powell Industries, Inc. Lead Welder PCR Base - Night Shift in Edmonton, Alberta
As a top player in Switchgear and E-house Manufacturing and field servicing, a career with us will challenge you to solve some very tough problems. You will be rewarded with growth, personal development & industry expertise. At Powell, we provide a comprehensive salary package, RRSP matching, extensive benefits and job training all within a professional & friendly working environment.
Based out of the Electrical Division Edmonton (EDE), A Lead Welder is responsible for overseeing and coordinating welding operations within a team or department. They have advanced knowledge and skills in various welding techniques, such as MIG, TIG, and arc welding. The Lead Welder ensures that welding projects are completed according to specifications, monitors the quality of welds, and provides guidance and training to other welders. They may also be involved in project planning, material selection, and equipment maintenance. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.
Essential Responsibilities
• Give direction to all hourly employees in the department.
• Organize job duties and oversee training for new hires, as well as, meeting the matrix requirements for cross training.
• Mentor/Facilitate Safety Squad/Safety Program Activities.
• Organize/Prioritize daily workflow to meet customer delivery dates.
• Create In-process Inspection sheet and Weld Maps
• Perform discrepancy checks in Powell quality system
• Proficient in multi-tasking multiple areas within the Department
• Proficiency in adapting to change based on Customer Requirements/Needs.
• Capable of trouble shooting mechanical issues and failures
• Work with engineers, supervisors, and suppliers to resolve quality issues and meet customer demand.
• Coordinate inventory cycle counts
Core Competencies
Comprehension and understanding of shop drawings.
Ability to read or learn to understand various welding symbols.
Changes priorities to meet changing demands; adjusts quickly to new responsibilities and tasks.
Effectively diagnoses problems and influences proper actions to resolve them.
Ability to read a tape measure (including conversions from fraction to decimal and conversely from decimal to fraction and metric to imperial).
Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks.
Adheres to Powell’s set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times.
Demonstrates a sense of urgency and a “can-do” attitude by collaborating with others to solve problems and drive results.
Approaches work consistently and utilizes methods to complete and monitor tasks to meet deadlines.
Ability to adapt to new ideas, technology, processes and product changes.
Effectively diagnoses problems and influences proper action to resolve them.
Able to work effectively within a team and around other departments and their activities.
Ability to learn and adhere to all manufacturing policies and practices to ensure adherence to ISO requirements.
Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.
Qualifications
• You must be an organized, self-starter, with above average problem solving ability. Also, you must be able to work alone and unsupervised while under intense pressure from Production customers. Most importantly, you must be able to work as part of a multi-cultural, multi-disciplined team while achieving your highest potential performance.
• To be considered for this position, you must meet the following requirements:
Previous leadership experience (i.e. lead person, crew leader, etc.)
Multi-tasking, Organizational Skills and Communication are essential for this role.
Experience with PCs and Windows software. Database experience preferred.
Able to read technical documents such as technical manuals and mechanical engineered drawings.
Have at least 3 years of welding experience
Need to have some Wet Paint and Abrasive Blasting knowledge
Knowledge of ISO 9000 Quality system.
Who we are
Powell Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of Powell Industries, which is located in Houston, Texas. Globally, we have over 70 years of experience. Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing, valve servicing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Edmonton, Acheson, Vancouver, Calgary, Redwater, Fort McMurray, Lloydminster, Montreal and Saskatoon.
Powell strives to create one unified company through training, communication and leadership. We offer diversified services based on our customer’s needs, keeping us on the cutting edge of new products and services within our industry.
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Successful candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for any employer, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Powell Canada, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
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In our 70+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organisation.
As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated and assembled to customer specifications!
Powered by Innovation - Powell’s culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it.
Become a part of our story, and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all of our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for any employer, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Powell Canada, Inc is an equal opportunity employer.