Welding Process Technician — Up to $85,000 — Trois-Rivières

Become the go-to welding expert for a Mauricie manufacturer that stakes its reputation on the quality of every joint.

Up to $85,000 · Trois-Rivières, QC · On-site · 5+ years · Full time

The mandate

Larouche Raymond is representing a confidential client, an established manufacturer in Trois-Rivières, in its search for a Welding Process Technician. You will be the technical resource who optimizes parameters, qualifies procedures, and ensures every weld meets code. This is a hands-on role at the heart of the shop floor, where your expertise makes a measurable difference to both productivity and compliance.

The role day to day

• Develop, document, and qualify welding procedures (WPS/PQR) to applicable CSA W47.1, W59, or ASME standards.
• Optimize welding parameters (GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, SMAW) to improve quality and throughput while reducing rework.
• Provide real-time technical support to welders on the shop floor and troubleshoot process issues.
• Perform and interpret visual inspections and coordinate non-destructive testing with qualified resources.
• Investigate non-conformances, identify root causes, and implement durable corrective actions.
• Contribute to the selection of consumables, shielding gases, and welding equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering and production on industrializing new products and fixtures.
• Support the ongoing training and qualification of the welding team.

The ideal profile

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with welding processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Vocational (DEP) or college (DEC) diploma in welding and fitting, mechanical engineering technology, or an equivalent technical background.
• Command of the main processes (GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, SMAW), plus blueprint and welding-symbol reading.
• Solid knowledge of CSA W47.1/W59 or ASME standards; CWB inspector certification (Level 1 or 2) a strong asset.
• Ability to write and qualify welding procedures (WPS/PQR) and to document work rigorously.
• Analytical mindset, continuous-improvement rigour, and ease collaborating with production teams on the shop floor.
• Fluency in French; technical English is an asset.

Key skills: welding processes, WPS/PQR, CSA W47.1, CSA W59, ASME, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, SMAW, visual inspection, non-destructive testing, CWB inspector certification (Level 1 or 2), blueprint reading, welding symbols, consumables and shielding gases, non-conformance investigation, continuous improvement, welder training

What our client offers

• A salary of up to $85,000, based on experience and certifications.
• A permanent, full-time day-shift role with a stable regional employer.
• An environment where your technical expertise is recognized and valued.
• Ongoing training and support toward recognized certifications.
• A full benefits package and a safe, well-equipped workplace.

This search is conducted confidentially by Larouche Raymond. Apply directly on this page; all applications are handled with discretion.