Welding Cell Operator

Walters Group is a family-owned steel construction company that designs, fabricates, and constructs unique and complex commercial and industrial projects throughout North America. With over 65 years of experience, Walters ensures high quality results through our passion and commitment to every project. Our head office is located in Hamilton and we have multiple fabrication plants in Hamilton, Stoney Creek and Princeton.

As Walters grows and expands into new markets, we are seeking to welcome aspiring and driven individuals to our team who share our passion, vision, and values.

At Walters, we build history, and we are incredibly proud of our projects, to name a few - Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, ON, the Burgoyne Bridge in St. Catharines, ON, The Bow in Calgary, AB, and the Canadian Museum of Human Rights in Winnipeg, MB.

We're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for, including Canada's Best Managed and Great Place to Work Certified. We're committed to supporting and developing our teams. We also ensure a positive, safe, collaborative work environment with ample personal and career development opportunities.

Vacancy type:
This posting is for an existing vacancy.

• Producing quality parts on time through efficient and accurate use of the robotic welder.
• Analyzes the production drawing to determine what fixtures are needed in order to create the required piece.
• Designs a fixture in Solidworks for use with the robot to create the parts indicated in the quantities required.
• Sources material from the Detail Plant or around the shop to create and build the fixture.
• Installs the fixture in the robot cell. Loads the required parts in the robot.
• Programs the machine to run in automatic or manual cycle.
• Performs routine maintenance on the robot.
• Ensures everything is loaded into the robot correctly and the proper program is set. Properly unloads completed pieces.

• Hamilton ON.

• Post secondary education in Welding Robotics, Welding/Fabrication or related field.
• 2 years experience working with robotic welding equipment.
• Understanding of Welding and Fitting
• Basic understanding of Programming
• Knowledge of fixture design
• Knowledge of touch sensing and seam tracking
• Ability to operate overhead cranes and forklifts
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and procedures.
• A team player, who can interrelate and operate effectively with peers and other associates within a collegial, yet demanding, work environment

• Wage: $23.00-$29.00/Hour
• Vacation.
• Paid sick and Bereavement leaves.
• Flexible extended health and dental care packages.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• RRSP Matching.
• Profit Sharing.
• Employee Family Scholarship Program.
• Tuition support (Apprentice, Continued Education)
• Values in Action (ViA)- participating in charity events coordinated by employees. As well as team bonding activities.

Walters Group is committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.