Skilled Trades Technologist Welding
Skilled Trades Technologist Welding
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Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team within the Magna School of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship. We are currently seeking a Skilled Trades Technologist Welding who will advise students in our welding shop classes through assistance and demonstration in the practical application of course theory.
They are responsible for installing maintaining repairing and troubleshooting mechanical and welding equipment and providing advice and recommendations to administration and faculty members regarding equipment consumables and special projects. This position is an integral member of the decisionmaking team to assist with the planning of curriculum development.
What Youll Be Doing
- Developing lab exercises and overseeing student projects for the lab component in consultation with faculty.
- Designing and implementing systems and procedures for demonstrating safe and correct operating procedures for equipment and hand tools. This includes demonstrating the proper use of welding machines horizonal saw shear plasma cutter brake press iron worker etc.
- Preparing lab environment for scheduled labs (e.g. installs software setsup hardware ensures consumable materials are available student tool kits etc..
- Providing technical advice and recommendations to administration and faculty regarding the purchase of equipment and consumables and makes appropriate decisions regarding purchasing within prescribed limits.
- Installing maintaining repairing and troubleshooting equipment in welding lab and the virtual welding machines.
- Preparing for events by leading a group of colleagues organizing event activities and/or participating in events
- Performing other related duties as assigned
About You
You have the skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population as well as a proven commitment to antioppression equity and inclusion.
You have excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to present to diverse audiences and communities.
You enjoy balancing many different tasks staying organized and like to develop processes or systems to keep things running smoothly.
The successful candidate will also meet the following qualifications:
- Possess a trade certification for a Licenced 456A Welder and or 437A Metal Fabricator or an equivalent Certificate of Qualification.
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience working with MIG TIG and Stick welding and torch cutting
- Proficient with using the Microsoft Office Suit (Excel/Word)
- Demonstrated technical skills e.g. ability to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and perform repairs)
- Knowledgeable of shop safety practices
- Demonstrated ability to assist in design and development of safety programs and standard operating procedures
- Knowledgeable and experienced with operating a variety of industrial machinery
- Previous experience teaching/instructing students within an academic institution considered an asset
- Experience specifying and ordering consumables specifying capital equipment purchases and tracking inventory overseeing junior employees (i.e. apprentices and/or students) managing deliverable projects and interacting with clients and customers is preferred.
- CWB Certification is an asset
- TSSA Certification is an asset
Who We Are
Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in peoples lives. Our strategic plan Sheridan 2027: Forging the Future charts a path towards a new groundbreaking model of higher education that reshapes postsecondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity diversity and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses were making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.
For more information visit: Why Work at Sheridan
Other Details
Faculty/Department: Applied Science and Technology
Primary Work/Campus Location: Davis (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)
Work Categorization: Resident Position Fully onsite 5 days/week
Reference #: J
Employee Group: Support Staff
Payband: K
Hourly Range: $46.08 $53.43
Hours/Week: 40
Hours:7:00 am 4:00 pm
Application Deadline:April 21 2025
Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations Anishinaabe Nation HuronWendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us those who are here and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.
Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students faculty and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity antiracism and inclusion. As such we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized including those who identify as First Nations Mtis and/or Inuit/Inuk Black members of racialized communities persons with disabilities women and/or 2SLGBTQ.
Sheridan will provide job applicants with accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. To request accommodation please contact Human Resources.
You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments if applicable.
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