Weld Engineering Specialist

Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group is an engineering-focused solution provider of machined castings, fabrications, and assemblies.

We serve OEM customers in the rail, material handling, mining, defense, heavy truck, agriculture, power systems, construction, nuclear, engineered products, architectural, and forestry industries.

We have access to the broadest range of metalwork solutions in the world through our elite group of companies. Arrow focuses on providing innovative design, quality craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service.

Group Division:

For more than 45 years, Arrow Off Road Guelph division has been a supplier of choice for OEM customers in the Material Handling, Rail, Construction, Forestry, Agriculture, Mining, and Defense industries. With operations in both Canada and China, our focus is on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and the environment. Our mission of delivering good parts on time, along with strong customer relationships and company performance, will continue our history of growth.

Compensation Range: $65,000 up to $130,000 annually

Position Summary: The Weld Engineering Specialist will establish and refine welding manufacturing procedures. This position will prepare and maintain shop documentation conforming to quality system requirements and assess and help to resolve non-conforming conditions that affect the product. The Weld Engineering Specialist will support shop activities and ensure safe work through the maintenance, upgrading, or installation of equipment and facilities and support tooling design and weld processes, as required. The focus of this position is on welding processes, weld documentation, welder training, and welding equipment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare Welding Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs) and Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS), and other supporting documentation.
• Analyze Engineering designs for weld requirements.
• Support Welder Training to meet AWS, CWB, and Customer specific Welding Codes/Specifications.
• Develop and revise ITPs and obtain internal and external approvals.
• Support the project launch process with regard to all welding requirements (processes, tooling, documentation)
• Execute Weld Testing requirements on new products, joint configurations, and materials.
• Attend Production/Project meetings and provide status updates on all weld-related activities.
• Conduct failure and cause analyses on welding non-conformances.
• Support Internal and External NCR and Corrective Action processes.
• Perform weld inspections to customer specifications.
• Interface with Engineering & Production Teams to rectify process issues related to welded assemblies.
• Perform Internal and External Weld Audits.
• Collect, analyze, and implement corrective actions to improve overall weld quality and efficiency.
• Review and approve subcontractor NDE reports.
• Primary role is to support AOR Guelph full-time, with occasional support throughout AOR as needed.

Educational Requirements:

• College and/or University degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience, specifically welding and fabrication, mechanical, materials, robotics & automation, and other such technical programs with an emphasis on welding and fabrication.

Required Skills & Expertise:

• One (1) plus years' experience as a CWB Level 2 weld inspector or AWS equivalent(s)
• CGSB Certification LPI/MPI
• CSA W178.2 Level 2 Certification
• Obtain Customer certifications for Inspections & Training.
• Red Seal Welding Certification

Equipment/ Tools/ Technology Used:

• Solidworks/eDrawings, Office 365, CEI Prowrite (or other Weld Procedure Software), Visual Enterprise (or other ERP software)

Physical Demands:

• Sitting or standing for extended periods; lifting/maneuvering steel parts. Occasional travel between facilities.

What We Offer – Your Benefits Package

At Arrow, we’re proud to offer a benefits package that supports your health, finances, and future.

Health & Wellness

• Health, dental, and vision coverage from day one!
• Virtual healthcare with Lumino Health
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (Homewood Health)
• Fitness membership discount
• Work boots and prescription safety glasses program 

Financial Benefits

• Automatic Enrollment in Company-Paid Deferred Profit Sharing
• RRSP Match Program
• Life and travel insurance for you and your family
• Shift premiums for afternoon & night shift
• Attendance Bonus & Profit Sharing
• Employee Discount Program

Time Off & Culture

• Three weeks vacation days to start
• Regular company events and team activities
• Supportive, inclusive workplace culture

Career Growth

• Tuition reimbursement for job-related education and training

Arrow is committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process in line with the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Candidates please note, we do not use AI for application screening.

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