Welding Technician in Burnaby, British Columbia at Novarc Technologies Inc

Join us on the journey to help build the world using applied robotics and AI!

Novarc Technologies is a full-stack robotics company helping to build the world using applied robotics and AI. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the Americas by the Financial Times for two consecutive years, we are at the epicenter of innovation and global expansion. Join our dynamic team as we extend our reach across four continents, blending pioneering welding technology with a profound global impact. It's a captivating time to be part of our journey – here, you'll do more than just work; you'll be an integral part of a movement shaping the tech-driven future.

Novarc Technologies is looking for a Welding Technician to join our growing team and support the production of our cobots.

Summary: As a Welding Technician, you will help us further our welding robot design and support our clients. You will be designing and building parts, fitting pipes when necessary, welding using the SWR for internal R&D purposes, helping with the assembly and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), installing SWRs and training operators at customer sites, and working in hand with our Customer Support/Welding Operations team.

Responsibilities:

Assist and lead installation and field support of the SWR, ensuring optimal operation and customer satisfaction
Provide expert technical guidance and training to customers on utilizing the SWR
Support continuous improvement in the Welding Operations Team
Analyze R&D Welds
Assist with Novarc welding projects and developments
Complete projects and SATs per development plan
Develop new weld procedures
Field Installation support of equipment
Support customers with technical guidance and training on the SWR
This role is customer-facing and requires a clean and professional appearance as well as proper personal conduct in the face of customer challenges
Perform other duties as assigned by the management team and the Director of Welding Operations.

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum 5 years of experience as a welder

Minimum 3 years of Pipe Welding/Fitting experience

Legally entitled to work in the United States

Valid passport and ability to travel internationally

Valid driver's license

Flexible availability to work shifts as needed

Dynamic, motivated, and eager to learn and contribute to company improvement.

Schedule:

The core working hours are from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
This position requires at least 50% travel annually, and may include weekend travel to provide customer support or installation services, as our clients are located globally.

About Novarc Technologies:

Novarc Technologies is a full-stack robotics company specializing in the design and manufacturing of cobots and AI-based machine vision solutions for autonomous welding. (SWR) is the world’s first of its kind in pipe welding applications. As a proven pioneer in the field, Novarc’s team is dedicated to solving challenging welding automation problems that improve customers’ bottom line.

Why Novarc:

Growing Opportunities - We are in the process of maturing into a fast-growing medium-sized business.
Great place to be - We have created a fun, adventurous, and open-minded environment where our teams are encouraged to bond and expose a little weirdness.
Best People - Our team is made up of talented, intelligent, and hardworking people.
Lots of Opportunities - We are constantly looking for stand-out talent internally to move into leadership positions.

We are excited to invite you to join our growing team for this amazing journey!

"Novarc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, color, political belief, marital or family status, religion, special abilities, age, sex or sexual orientation, or a criminal conviction or charge that is unrelated to employment of to the intended employment of that person. This applies to all our practices of recruitment, selection, promotion, training and development, health and safety, and compensation."