The Company

Join an award-winning company recognized globally for innovation and rethinking the conventional. tna are an innovative and successful integrated packaging & processing solutions company with thousands of installed systems across 120 countries. tna design and manufacture high-speed packaging, distribution, and process equipment for the food industry. 

Click on www.tnasolutions.com to learn more about the organisation.

About The Role

This role reports to the Production Lead and is responsible for fitting, positioning, aligning, and welding fabricated plates, structural shapes, and weldments preparatory to assembly into structural fabricated products per the specifications on the engineering drawings.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations.
• Determine required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
• Lay out, position, and secure parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and ruler.
• Develop templates and other work aids to hold and align parts.
• Ensure the quality of finished goods is in line with Company standards and meets drawing specification.
• Follow safe working practices in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Policy.
• Adhere to all TNA personal conduct guidelines according to the employee handbook.

Specific Duties

• Fit, tack, weld, and flatten various parts according to the dimensions and specifications on the engineering drawings.
• Complete assigned duties on schedule per the direction of the Production Supervisor.
• Track and record timekeeping accurately and in a timely manner.
• When necessary, complete redline/engineering request forms with clear and complete information, in accordance with the redline procedure.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Treat company tools and equipment with care, returning them to their proper location when not in use.
• Set-up and operate required machinery for the determined welding method.
• Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces to ensure conformance with specifications.

Qualifications, Work Experience & Knowledge

• Diploma or equivalent industry experience required. Engineering background would be a plus.
• Basic computer skills – experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel would be a plus.
• Four years of welding experience.
• OR Completion of an accredited four-year welder's training program.
• OR Completion of an accredited two-year welder's training program and two years of welding experience.
• OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Metallurgy
• Strong math skills

Skills & Abilities

• Able to read blueprints and recognize welding symbols and specifications.
• Extensive knowledge of specific welding processes, specifically TIG and MIG
• Able to execute and meet deadlines, ensuring & emphasising attention to detail.
• Able to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
• Basic English, written and verbal.
• Ability to use variety of tools and equipment.
• Able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs, unassisted.
• Able to meet a combination of physical demands of the position such as: sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, reaching, squatting, or standing for at least 8hrs per day.

Why work with us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Egalitarian company structure which e.g (empowers employees and nurtures leaders)
• Possible International mobility opportunities depending on the vacancies.
• Professional and career development benefits and education investment
• Birthday leave.
• Volunteering opportunities with the Nadia and Alf Taylor Foundation
• Recognition program linked to health and lifestyle benefits.
• A company that truly values diversity 

If you are a highly motivated and a driven individual, then apply now by emailing your resume to pattie.levy@tnasolutions.com

You must have an eligible work visa for North America to apply for this position.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. At this stage, we are not considering introductions from agencies.