New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. It also offers infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions.
POSITION SUMMARY
To work as a Welding Technician performing heavy duty structural repairs on transit buses and coaches.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- To perform cutting and welding tasks. Report to Shop Supervisor any discrepancies or weaknesses on any structural welding performed.
- To currently possess or obtain CWB welding certification.
- To complete any requested reports in CWB audit book located in shop supervisor’s office at all times.
- To work in conjunction with NFI welding engineering and the CWB in order to maintain compliance.
- To make necessary repairs as directed by the shop supervisor and manager.
- Remove unsafe equipment from service and report to supervisor or manager for repairs to be scheduled.
- To work with other Welding Technicians in cooperation to achieve production timelines.
- Always perform in a safe manner with a willingness to learn and apply new aspects of transit bus repair.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
- Grade 12 minimum.
- Certified CWB welder or welding experience / schooling.
- General hand tools. Air tools, grinders sanders, plasma cutter and welders, etc,.
- Must be self-motivated to produce high quality work in a timely manner. Must maintain structural integrity and strength.
- Must be reasonably fit, job includes lifting, bending, hands and knees work, pushing equipment.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:
- Valuable hands-on experience and mentorship from skilled technicians.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunities for career advancement and growth within the company.
- Access to ongoing training and professional development programs.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- NFI Group has been named a Manitoba Top Employer for 2020 and this is the tenth since the competition was established in 2007.
OUR WHY: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient and reliable.
NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions.