Senior Site Installer & Fabricator - Jobs in Coquitlam, British Columbia, V3K 1A8

Job Description

Senior Site Installation / Fabrication PositionAbout Dion Custom Metal Fabricationamp; DesignWhen Dion was incorporated in 2002, we began by fabricating bike parts for Easton Sports USA, which evolved into building custom road and triathlon bikes. We established strong relationships with members of Tri BC and the Canadian Tri Association, and sponsored Olympic riders Carol Montgomery (Sydney, 2000) and Brent McMahon (Athens, 2004). With the success of our bikes, we expanded our fabrication services to work with organizations focusing on handicapped individuals and athletes. These included GF Strong, PDC Mobility and the BC Wheelchair Rugby Association.As time went on, we realized Dion Custom Metals’ skills and capabilities could go beyond the narrow fields of bikes and mobility. We could create almost anything a client could imagine.Today, we work with stainless steel, mild steel and aluminum for architectural, light structural and miscellaneous metal applications. This means that we could be building custom fixtures for a new high-rise downtown, decorative art frames for hotel lobbies, and metal detailing for a gallery in Whistler all in the same week.Dion Custom Metal prides itself on excellent work and strong client relations. Working with 3 of the top 5 largest construction companies in Vancouver, as well as 15% of the membership of the Greater Vancouver Regional Construction Association, we’ve built a reputation as a quality supplier for metal work, and will uphold that reputation for many years to come.About the Role:Job Title: Lead Site Installation / FabricatorThis is a full-time, permanent position, based out of our Coquitlam location with easy access to Lougheed Hwy. and Highway #1.Most days you will be on-site at various job sites throughout the Lower Mainland. You must have access to a reliable automotive vehicle to use for job travel, along with a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.Summary:The Installation/Fabricator role is critical to our success, as it is the primary interface with our customer and our “go-to” team member in the field.:

• You are a key member of our Front-of-House team.
• You are always proud of your work sloppy and slow work bothers you.
• You are highly proficient technically, holding your Red Seal ticket as a welder.
• But you also consider yourself an artisan, doing welding work that esthetically beautiful.
• You are able to read drawings easily but with a keen eye for detail both on paper and in real life.
• You are highly competent with various tools and fasteners that are used to install guard rails, metal canopies, metal trim, baseboards, and other architectural metal features.
• Typical workday spans approximately 07h00 to 15h30 daily, Monday to Friday.

Job Duties:

• Be an agreeable and efficient ambassador for the team on-site.
• Work comfortably and confidently with other site personnel.
• Be someone that others enjoy working with, even under time pressure and project deadlines.
• Read, understand, and interpret drawings and specifications both as a technician as well as an artisan.
• Install fabricated components using various fastener methods including glue, epoxy and hammer drills.
• Lay out reference points and patterns in accordance with the templates and drawings.
• Monitor the quality of installations and maintain a high quality of work.
• Available for Overtime as required.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Red Seal certification preferred.
• Experience with railing and canopy installations, or similar an asset.
• Understanding of installation procedures and requirements.
• Experience working with mild steel, stainless and aluminum.
• Able to weld with MIG and TIG.
• Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
• Physically fit to fill the role.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Excellent organization and time management skills, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Valid driver #39;s license with a clean record for the last 3 years minimum.
• Must be able to reliably commute to site locations as work requires.

Benefits:

• Extended Health, Dental Care.
• Life, Long Term Disability Insurance.
• Group Retirement Savings Plan after qualifying period.

Pay:

• $45.00 - $50.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.