The Ontario Government recently issued orders to close all “non-essential” workplaces for two weeks to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Under the guidelines issued, Conrex Steel does qualify as an essential service.
To date we continue running full shifts, to ensure we meet the quality and delivery you have come to expect from Conrex Steel.
We have also taken steps to allow our customer service team the ability to work from home, if necessary, safeguarding our capacity to service your needs in a timely manner.
We thank you, and wish you and your teams health and perseverance, as we navigate through this challenging time.
Regards
Larry J. Harrison
President
Conrex Steel Ltd.
About Conrex Steel Ltd.
Conrex Steel Ltd. is an ASME Code Head Fabricator for the Tank & Pressure Vessel industry. They are also known for fabricating Formed Elbows and have capabilities like Stress Relieving and Shot/Grit blasting. Check them out at www.conrexsteel.com
CONREX is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for our employees, suppliers, customers and other stakeholders. As such, we are currently monitoring the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak according to the guidelines and recommendations of the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), Health Canada and the World Health Organization. We want to share with you the actions we are taking to protect every interested party’s health and well-being.
While the impact of Covid-19 on each individual, the workforce, workplace, society and the economy is still evolving and developing, as an employer we are taking on the following responsibilities to help our employees navigate through this uncertainty.
In doing so we are committed to the following actions;
1. Conrex Steel has a Pandemic team that meets once a day to review all Government recommendations and to ensure that we continue to operate at full capacity and in the best interests of our employee’s, our employee’s families, the business and country. 2. Communicate updates with our employees from government, health authorities and corporate levels and the impact it has on our local workforce. 3. Maintain contact with all employees if any have been put into self isolation. As such, we will reach out every 72 hours 4. Provide proper hygiene and cleaning supplies and monitor their availability. 5. Provide a cleaning schedule for building and workstations. Including recommendations on cleaning frequency of particular equipment types. 6. Liaison with health units, government, head office, unions and other key interested parties to be able to provide effective communication on the ongoing business impact. 7. Provide links to financial, medical and other key support channels being provided during the current outbreak by government, our insurance companies and those we the employer can offer.
As the situation is changing on a daily basis, the company will continue to update their policies, procedures, notifications and other actions in effort to maintain good communication with our key stakeholders and best maintain normalized operations. We thank you for your support and diligence on this matter, and wish you and your teams health and perseverance, as we navigate through this challenging time.
About Conrex Steel Ltd.
Conrex Steel Ltd. is an ASME Code Head Fabricator for the Tank & Pressure Vessel industry. They are also known for fabricating Formed Elbows and have capabilities like Stress Relieving and Shot/Grit blasting. Check them out at www.conrexsteel.com
If you are looking for a rewarding career, and a chance to work with an industry leading team, Conrex Steel is now hiring for the position of Inspector at our main facility in Rexdale.
Conrex Steel is a North American based company providing world-wide service. With over 150 years of engineered driven expertise, Conrex Steel is a recognized leader within the tank head industry.
JOB DESCRIPTION
PRIMARY FUNCTION
To inspect quality of work and materials (Carbon & Stainless) used in fabrication of products such as ASME Pressure Vessel Tank Heads or Spheres.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Testing specifications – standard manufacturing procedures (S.M.P), micrometer, Vernier calipers, ultrasonic thickness tester, paint thickness gauge, magnetic particle, heat measuring devices, hand tools such as a hammer, tape, ruler, QA/QC written procedures and manuals, drawings, air hoses, sweeps, box templates, metal stamps, overhead and jib cranes, grinders.
MATERIALS
Plate, fabricated assemblies and sub-assemblies, welded articles, testing materials, such as dye penetrants, etc.
SOURCE OF SUPERVISION
Q.C. Manager, Plant Superintendent (in absence of Q.C. Manager)
QUALIFICATION
SNT-TC-1A Level 2 certification for LPI & MT
WORKING PROCEDURE
• Interprets drawings, specifications, charts, technical manuals and procedures pertaining to work being inspected.
• Uses overhead cranes to lift product, measuring tape and ultrasonic thickness gauge to check product dimensions.
• Performs PT, MT and visually inspects for surface defects. Then removes defects by grinding.
• Marks or hard stamps on product as required.
• Measures, interprets and reports inspection results.
• Maintains SNT-TC-1A Level II certification for PT and MT.
• Monitors welder’s performance. (records welding parameters, i.e. volt, amp range)
• Calibrates equipment ( i.e. micrometer, caliper, MT equipment, furnace)
• Performs inspections outside the plant as and when required
• Keeps area clean and orderly, exercises all safety precautions while following the Health and Safety Policies.
• Works in plant or shop areas around production equipment with high level noise.
• Up to 25% of job involves physical activities: lifting, grinding, etc.
If this job is for you, please submit your resume to Corinne@conrexsteel.com
Are you looking for a rewarding career at an established company with a long history of quality and customer satisfaction? Conrex Steel is currently looking for a Jr. Mechanical Engineer at our main facility in Etobicoke.
Conrex Steel is a North American based company providing world-wide service. With over 150 years of engineered driven expertise, Conrex Steel is a recognized leader within the tank head industry.
With over 100,000 sq./ft of production space and Conrex Steel’s unique head forming, fabrication and heat-treating capabilities, our team offers a diverse range of products and services.
Conrex Steel is looking for a Jr. Mechanical Engineer (or equivalent). This Engineer would be responsible for solving issues with “out of service” or repairs for fabrication machinery, Preventative Maintenance challenges (while working with the maintenance person), training Plant personnel on new machinery or machinery enhancements, facility and machinery compliance with regulations, execute project plans, creating drawings to assist with Estimating and the Robotics personnel, back up to robotic programming, assist in designing factory dies, plus new machine layouts and designs for our two Ontario Locations.
Assets for this role – solid understanding of CAD software, geometry knowledge, ability to get your hands dirty with machinery (fabrication shop), understanding of hydraulics, ability to understand machinery drawings, and knowledge of pressing metals, previous experience as a millwright or maintenance, MS Excel and Word, SolidWorks 2013, Mastercam X7 and Robot-master.
Characteristics
Logical, intellectual curiosity, creative/imaginary solution thought process. Someone looking for a long-term career in a company with a long history.
Duties and Responsibilities Maintain Equipment
Involved in monitoring and maintaining plant equipment and machinery to ensure that it’s running as required. Work with the Plant Manager and Maintenance person to fix any mechanical issues with the equipment (such as Presses, Flangers, Cranes, Furnaces, Welding equipment, etc.). A good understanding of Hydraulics will be important.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities concerned with design, construction, modification, and maintenance of equipment and machinery in industrial plant: Establishes standards and policies for pollution control, installation, modification, quality control, testing, operating procedure, inspection, and maintenance of equipment, according to engineering principles and safety regulations.
• Directs maintenance of plant equipment and machinery and coordinates requirements for new designs, surveys, and maintenance schedules.
• Prepares bid sheets and contracts for construction and facilities acquisition.
• Approves Invoices for R&M and allocates to the proper job/machine
• Tests newly installed machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications.
• The Jr. Mechanical Engineer estimates the production cost for products the facility makes
Train Plant Personnel
Train and assist plant personnel in carrying out safety and quality control procedures so that everyone on the team is compliant with the appropriate regulations. They also deal with any administrative tasks that coincide with this training, such as completing reports or updating records.
Review Project Plans
The Jr. Mechanical Engineer will review project plans prepared by the VP of Engineering to ensure that timelines and blueprints are accurate and that cost estimates tie in with the budget. They also interpret developments along the way and provide advice and guidance for any necessary changes.
Ensure the Facility Complies with Regulations
The Jr Mechanical engineer will be responsible for ensuring the facility is compliant with the relevant regulations and by working with the Plant manager ensure that regular check-ups are carried out to verify that machinery and processes are safe or certified.
Develop Operational Plans
The Jr. Mechanical Engineer will develop operational plans for projects at different facilities, such as renovation or construction, maintenance, and machine installation.
Note: This role reports to the Vice President of Engineering but partnered with the Plant Manager.
If this job is for you, please submit your resume to Corinne@conrexsteel.com
The Conrex Steel team would like to congratulate their Quality Manager, Ling Tang for receiving Metal Forming Magazines “Women of Excellence” Award in their upcoming November issue. Ms. Tang is responsible to ensure Conrex Steel is qualified and certified for ASME standards. She also maintains and creates all welding procedures, reviews all drawings at the quote stage to ensure capabilities and quality components are achievable, creates all engineered drawings for Conrex dies and is responsible for guaranteeing Conrex’s quality procedures are met daily ensuring that all plant inspectors meet the highest required level of knowledge. Mihail Sindile, Vice President of Engineering, states that “Ms. Tang’s dedication and experience is vital to our success, and we value her contribution to our growing business”. Please join us in recognizing Ling Tang for this prestigious award!
About Conrex Steel Ltd.
Conrex Steel Ltd. is an ASME Code Head Fabricator for the Tank & Pressure Vessel industry. They are also known for fabricating Formed Elbows and have capabilities like Stress Relieving and Shot/Grit blasting. Check them out at www.conrexsteel.com
Conrex Steel’s new website is now trilingual. In addition to having an English and French offering, Conrex Steel now offers their website services to you in Spanish as well.
“With our growing capabilities and ability to serve our clients on a global scale, we continue to improve our customer’s ease of accessibility when dealing with Conrex Steel. This is just another initiative to reach out to our global audience, with a strategy of offering more languages in the months to come”, says Canadian Sales Director, Nick Seaboyer.
Now you can securely navigate their Products and Services, Dished Head Calculator, Industry News and more…………… all in 3 languages.
About Conrex Steel Ltd.
Conrex Steel Ltd. is an ASME Code Head Fabricator for the Tank & Pressure Vessel industry. They are also known for fabricating Formed Elbows and have capabilities like Stress Relieving and Shot/Grit blasting. Check them out at ww.conrexsteel.com
Conrex Steel Ltd. is pleased to announce the official launch of their newly designed website, www.conrexsteel.com. The new site features a fresh modern look and hosts new information on their products and services. “When we set out to overhaul our website, we really wanted to make improvements that would make our site more user friendly, while creating a business tool that enables us to share information to our valued customer base world-wide,” says Conrex Steel Ltd President Larry Harrison. To achieve this, the new design is now mobile friendly, secure in North America and Europe, represents both English and French language with the ability to expand their language-base. It also boasts improved analytics and a content management system that will allow the team at Conrex Steel Ltd to maintain up-to-date information that is most relevant to their partners.
The website project was lead by Nick Seaboyer, Canadian Sales Director for Conrex Steel Ltd along with their valued partners at ThomasNet.
Conrex Steel Ltd. is an ASME Code Head Fabricator for the Tank & Pressure Vessel industry. They are also known for fabricating Formed Elbows and have capabilities like Special Forming, Stress Relieving and Shot/Grit blasting. Check them out at www.conrexsteel.com
Conrex Steel Ltd. is pleased to announce that Mr. Nick Seaboyer has accepted the position of Canadian Sales Director for both Conrex Steel and CE MacPherson, effective December 10th, 2018. Mr. Seaboyer has a rich experience with industries such as Distribution, Oil & Gas, Pulp and Paper and Manufacturing, at both a local and national level. “Nick brings to Conrex the necessary leadership, strategic marketing, sales process and presentation skills to take us to a new level of growth”, stated by Larry Harrison, President of Conrex Steel Ltd. “Nick has already been instrumental on a few critical marketing initiatives including our new website to be launched in the first quarter of 2019”
Welcome Nick to the Conrex team. He will be based out of Quebec and can be reached at nseaboyer@conrexsteel.com.
Conrex Steel Ltd. is an ASME Code Head Fabricator for the Tank & Pressure Vessel industry. They are also known for fabricating Formed Elbows and have capabilities like Special Forming, Stress Relieving and Shot/Grit blasting. Check them out at www.conrexsteel.com
Many times, businesses are too busy to actually thank their teams and customers for their commitment and partnership. Leaders rarely pause enough to reflect on growth, impact, teams and success.
Hence, Conrex Steel (and CE Macpherson a division of Conrex) wishes to thank all their loyal customers for their business in 2018. Without their support and confidence in Conrex Steel’s quality, customer service and accurate lead-times, they would not be where they are today, “a leader in the pressure vessel tank head industry”. The company, also congratulates a dedicated plant team that continues to produce those quality products on time, working to keep those customers 100% satisfied.
Conrex Steel Ltd. is an ASME Code Head Fabricator for the Tank & Pressure Vessel industry. They are also known for fabricating Formed Elbows and have capabilities like Stress Relieving and Shot/Grit blasting. Check them out at www.conrexsteel.com
At the Conrex Steel Ltd Festive gathering, we were blessed to have Dave McIntyre, a previous president, join us for the event. Dave still drops into the facility regularly and is always open to discuss opportunities that we face as a corporation. Dave was the President during 1993 to 2010 and also was the General Manager of CE Macpherson when it was run as a separate entity.
Mr. Harrison said “It was great spending time with Dave and his daughter. Dave is part of our history and a main reason for our success in today’s marketplace.” Mr. Harrison also said “Despite the festivities, Dave and I still managed to talk about the market place and projects that are on our horizon. It’s nice to have a resource and sounding board like Dave available to us.”
Conrex Steel Ltd. is an ASME Code Head Fabricator for the Tank & Pressure Vessel industry. They are also known for fabricating Formed Elbows and have capabilities like Stress Relieving and Shot/Grit blasting. Check them out at www.conrexsteel.com
The Conrex Group of Companies is a world leader. Conrex Steel, Prescor and Formweld Fitting provide high quality formed heads for tanks and vessels. To learn more, click on the company logo.
