Robotics & Orbital Weld Specialist

Aecon Group Inc.

. Lead welding development initiatives in the Aecon Centre of Excellence shop .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeCambridge • CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$90,000 - CA$115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in welding processes, including GTAW, SMAW, and GMAW, with a strong focus on developing and troubleshooting welding techniques. Capable of mentoring and training others while maintaining a strong safety culture and a positive attitude towards innovation in welding technology.

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GTAW WeldingSMAW WeldingGMAW WeldingWelding Process DevelopmentRobotics and Automation

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Hard Skills

Welding Process DesignBlueprint ReadingWelding Equipment OperationTroubleshooting Welding IssuesWelding PQR DevelopmentMechanized Orbital WeldingWelding Standards ComplianceWelding Types KnowledgeMechanical AptitudeWelding Principles Familiarity

Soft Skills

MentoringProblem-SolvingInterpersonal SkillsTeamworkCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Welding EquipmentHand ToolsGrindersAutomated Welding TechnologiesMechanized Machinery

Certifications & Qualifications

Overhead Crane CertificationForklift Certification

Industry Keywords

CWB StandardsASME CodeWelding DevelopmentSafety CultureWelding Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead welding development initiatives in the Aecon Centre of Excellence shop
Assist welding engineers with developing, troubleshooting, designing, testing, and training for welding processes and equipment
Perform manual, mechanized, and automated welding activities
Develop welding processes and complete welding PQR efforts according to CWB and ASME code standards
Support corporate welding program development, administration, and maintenance
Support new and in-process project activities
Perform R&D, training, proposal work, and business development support
Work with automation, robotics, mechanized orbital welding, and advanced welding technologies
Troubleshoot and solve technical welding issues
Mentor welders and trainees
Operate and maintain basic welding equipment, tools, and machinery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong education and hands-on welding experience
Experience welding to high volumetric RT/UT standards using GTAW, SMAW, and/or GMAW welding processes
Minimum two years of industry welding experience with manual and/or mechanized arc welding processes
Ability to read and work from blueprints and fabrication drawings and understand weld symbols
Strong mechanical aptitude
Passion for welding
Willingness to mentor other welders and trainees
Strong safety culture
Positive attitude toward developing and testing new solutions for technical welding issues
Experience with hand tools, grinders, and similar equipment
Familiarity with welding principles, including arc welding basics and welding types, preferred
Familiarity with robotics or comparable semi-automated and mechanized machinery, an asset
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to work on and maintain basic welding equipment
Up-to-date overhead crane and forklift certifications, an asset
Willingness to continuously learn, experiment with new technologies, and develop welding, manufacturing, machinery, and tooling solutions
Knowledge of weld-related tooling and equipment development, an asset
Knowledge of operating mechanized and robotic equipment, an asset
College diploma or university degree is a bonus, not required
Membership in a local trade union is not required
May be required to perform a preliminary weld test before employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Mental, emotional, and physical well-being services and benefits for employees and their families
Aecon University
Tuition reimbursement
Leadership Programs
Training and development opportunities
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Diversity programs and partnerships with Veteran groups
Accessible accommodations throughout the interview and hiring process