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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 R&D Shop Coordinator to join our growing team and support the production of our cobots.

Summary: As a R&D Shop Coordinator, you will leverage your welding expertise to advance our welding robot design. Your responsibilities will include organizing and ordering materials for fabricating, welding, building parts, fitting pipes when necessary, using robots for internal R&D purposes, assisting with QA and various NDT/VT testing methods, installing robots at customer sites and providing technical customer support.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare sample joints jigs or spools and fit up as required;

• Perform completion of projects and testings per development plans and assigned by welding team;

• Assist the engineering and welding development teams in testing and commissioning product features;

• Provide support for Field Installation of equipment when required;

• Ensure quality of welding operations and applying weld standards;

• Identify and solve welding issues and prepare reports;

• Provide technical guidance and instruction to the welding team;

• Develop welding related policies and procedures;

• Monitor performance and progress of welding activities;

• Ensure proper inventory and stock of welding materials;

• Communicate with suppliers and customers to maintain relationships;

• Manage safety of welding operations and best practices in PPE implementation;

• Perform VT and NDT on welds as required;

• Prepare reports on weld inspections;

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Health and Safety:

• Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company rules, policies and procedures

• Must use or/and wear Personal Protective Equipment as required by the Company.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of welding industry experience.

• Formal welding training certifications or accreditations

• Strong understanding of the common arc welding processes, especially GMAW

• Working knowledge of destructive and non-destructive testing of welded metal parts

• Ability to detect defects visual defects in fillet and groove welds

• Ability to accurately conduct measurements (good math skills)

• Ability to stand, bend and walk for extended periods of time

• Ability to communicate fluently and effectively in English

• Detailed organizer and excellent time management skills

• Flexibility with shifts (dependent on workflow and project requirements)

Nice to have:

• Pipe Welding experience;

• Welding inspection experience;

• Industrial robot/Cobot programing experience;

• Shop managing experience;

• Journeyman with ‘A’ level certificate.

Schedule:

• Core hours: Monday to Friday, starting between 07:00 and 07:30

• Flexibility to work outside of regular hours and on weekends if and when needed to support remote installs in North America or outside North America in other time zones

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. Novarc’s Spool Welding Robot (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."