Weld and Fabrication Lead - Barrie, Canada - Jenoptik AG

Jenoptik AG

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Barrie, Canada

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Jenoptik is an international photonics group with representatives in over 80 countries. Optical technologies are the foundation of our business. We employ around 4,000 people worldwide.
Join our team and help to shape our future with lasting effect.

Weld and Fabrication Lead:

Job ID: 2316
Location: Barrie, ON, CA
Date: Jun 7, 2023Prodomax Automation Ltd. is seeking a
Weld and Fabrication Lead to join our team. Reporting to the Production Manager, the Weld Shop Lead will be responsible for the Weld and Fabrication Shop and the Paint Department.

Located in Barrie, Ontario, Prodomax is a specialized industrial engineering firm focused on designing complex automation with a blue-chip customer base.

Operating from two facilities totaling 200,000 square feet with 200+ employees; we are ISO 9001:2015 certified.

JENOPTIK our parent company, is an integrated photonics company that employs approximately 4,000 people with representatives in over 80 countries and operates in three divisions: Advanced Photonic Solutions, Smart Mobility Solutions and Non-Photonic Portfolio Companies.

Our employees are mountain bikers, road bikers, skiers, golfers, runners, amateur chefs, video game hero's, musicians, community volunteers, kayakers, race-car drivers, fitness enthusiasts, hockey players, outdoor sportspeople, TV & potato chip experts.

We are a diverse and inclusive work culture - everyone is welcome

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Fulfil duties as a Welder/Fitter at a Senior level
Ensure Prodomax health and safety policies are followed by all employees to promote a safe working environment at all times
Work closely with the Production Manager, Procurement Specialist, Machine Shop Lead and the Engineering Department to reduce overall welding and fabrication costs through design and process improvements
Distribute work to appropriate coworkers and align that work with company priorities
Quote and estimate fabrication hours to plan internal capacity
Balance both internal welding and fabrication capacity and outsourcing of work
Manage engineering revision changes and ensure open communication lines are developed with engineering to ensure all changes are captured
Work with Engineering and Project Management to plan and strategize future work
Read and interpret drawings to determine work and/or repair procedures
Plan, review and execute resource requirements in constantly changing environment
Participate in recruitment process for Weld Shop resources
Research and evaluate the effectiveness of machinery, equipment and shop procedures in order to recommend and implement changes to improve operational efficiency
Provide ongoing orientation and training of new employees
Hold group meetings and attend departmental meetings
Approve time and attendance records for the Weld and Paint Departments
Handle disciplinary actions and performance issues as they arise with consistency, in accordance with company policy
Arrange training for new employees and monitor ongoing training for current employees
Conduct employee PROformance Reviews
Communicate with other Supervisors/Managers to coordinate work activities
Demonstrate ability to facilitate meetings with teams to produce quality results and build positive relationships
Provide feedback to other personnel for continuous improvement.
Mentor and lead Junior and Intermediate Welder/Fitters

Qualifications, skills and abilities:

Experience and Technical Skills:

Completion of an apprenticeship program for Welder and holds a Certificate of Qualification, or equivalent
Minimum 5+ years direct working experience
Strong mechanical skills
Forklift and Bridge Crane experience is an asset

Key Professional Attributes:

Positive attitude
Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, disciplined approach to work
Ability to work well as a member of a team as well as being able to work independently
Ability to work well under pressure in a constantly changing environment
Ability to coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions and constraints
Excellent conflict resolutions skills
Excellent judgment and strong problemsolving skills, including the ability to understand the financial impact of relevant options
High energy and the flexibility to perform under short time constraints to meet deadlines; and
Ability to work overtime as necessary

Our Benefits:

Competitive salary and profitsharing bonus
Comprehensive Group Health & Dental Benefit Plan
Employee assistance and wellness programs
Employee training, development, tuition and professional fees reimbursement
Subsidized onsite café with takeout meals by David, the best chef everJ
Partial tuition reimbursement for employees' children enrolled in technical program at recognized Canadian college/university
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