We are looking for a 2nd or 3rd Year Apprentice Welder to join our Team.

Your Responsibilities:

• Use GMAW, SMAW, GTAW, TIG and aluminum welding processes to fabricate, fit, and assemble components for custom fabrications

• Read and understand manufacturing drawings

• Safely operate manual or semi-manual welding equipment to fuse metal pieces

• Ensure welds meet specifications and meet or exceed quality standards

• Assist with shipping and receiving of materials

• Other duties as assigned

Your Qualifications:

• Registered 2nd or 3rd year Apprentice Welder

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings

• Aluminum welding experience an asset

• Overhead Crane experience an asset

• Confined Space training an asset

• Forklift certification an asset

• Proficient and precise workmanship

Your Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Strength and stamina; with the ability to perform physically demanding tasks

• Safety attitude! Able to safely operate a variety of tools, equipment, and machinery

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Excellent verbal, written and communication skills

• High level of concentration when performing detailed or repetitive work

• Critical thinker who is able to plan, prioritize, troubleshoot, and execute

• Team Player; proven ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships

• Highly motivated and excited to learn

• Steady hands and excellent hand-eye coordination

We are looking for a highly motivated, extremely organized Project Estimator with manufacturing experience to join our Team.  

Your Responsibilities:

• Create accurate and timely estimates and quotes for GenTex customers 

• Calculate costs associated with materials, labour, parts and third-party services to build GenTex equipment 

• Work with sales representative to liaise with customers and develop initial Scope of Work  

• Ensure quotes and estimates are followed up in a timely manner  

• Build and maintain working relationships with vendors; ensure up to date and best pricing 

• Work with the manufacturing team to determine delivery date  

• Prepare change orders and ensure written approval is obtained 

• Develop and maintain quotes and estimate lists including award rates and margins 

• Track performance on sales and provide accurate reporting to management 

• Develop efficient and accurate estimating processes and procedures 

• Set an example by adhering to safety and quality guidelines  

Your Qualifications:

• Minimum two years of relevant experience in related business such as vehicle upfitting, truck or trailer manufacturing, heavy duty repair; related inside sales an asset 

• Familiarity with project planning and management principles to align cost estimates with project timelines and resources 

• Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints and other project documentation to produce accurate and timely estimates and proposals  

• Highly proficient with MS Office; expert level Excel user  

• Hands on experience establishing highly efficient processes and procedures; able to identify and evaluate potential cost risks  

• Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, and vendors 

• Excellent organizational, decision-making, problem-solving, and customer service skills 

• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills; able to handle multiple duties confidently 

• Able to work effectively independently, taking initiative as required while coordinating with other team members