Overview

Aluminum GTAW/GMAW Welder

Northside Industries Inc. (NSI)

West Kelowna, BC

Opportunities for Welders of ALL levels to Join our Growing Team

Competitive Wage + Retention Bonus of $500 + Shift Premium + Much More

Whether you are looking to start your welding career or have extensive experience and are looking for a change, we’ve got roles for you!

WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING RESUMES FROM CANDIDATES WHO ARE LEGALLY ABLE TO WORK IN CANADA OR ARE LIVING IN CANADA.

Northside Industries, an industry leader in the manufacturing and assembly of a variety of steel and aluminum fabrications for the Oil and Gas, Forestry, Heavy Duty Truck, and Mining sectors, is looking for multiple permanent, full-time welders to join our team in West Kelowna, BC.

Northside Industries is the winner of the 2022 Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Large Business of the Year and the 2022 Westside Board of Trade Large Business of the Year, which means we have been recognized by our business peers as a leader in the business community, and a preferred employer in the industry.

Northside Industries has been serving their customers a wide variety of products for over 55 years, providing only the highest level of workmanship and service to exceed customers’ expectations. Northside Industries has an industry-leading mentality of training and developing our coworkers, allowing us to grow our team members, and frequently promote within our company.

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Competitive wages reviewed after completion of probationary period and annually.
  • Steady full-time employment.
  • Dental.
  • Employee Share Purchase Program.
  • Extended Healthcare.
  • On site parking.
  • Overtime pay.
  • RRSP matching.
  • Annual Safety allowance.
  • Initial safety loan forgivable after probation.
  • Signing bonus (limited time offer).
  • Afternoon and Evening Shift premiums.
  • Training and development opportunities.
  • Weekends off.
  • And much more.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: GTAW/GMAW Welding of a variety of Aluminum products in a safe and efficient manner

  • Following both customer and internal prints to ensure parts meet quality expectations
  • Welder setup for differing material thicknesses and weld-callouts
  • Safe and efficient use of supportive tools such as grinders, jigs/fixtures etc.
  • Interpret weld prints to ensure parts meet all dimensional requirements

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience carrying out Aluminum GTAW/GMAW welding on a production line is preferred
  • Proven skills to interpret and understand technical drawings including tolerances
  • Experience using hand tools.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude.
  • Ability to think critically and problem solve.
  • Ability to work in a safe, responsible, and efficient manner.
  • High attention to detail
  • Proven team player
  • Strong work ethic
  • Familiar with testing and measuring equipment.
  • Level C certification is an asset. Current CWB tickets are an asset.

NSI provides competitive compensation packages, benefits, and career advancement opportunities. NSI holds quality and welding certification through ISO 9001:2015 and CWB respectively.

NSI also offers a signing bonus of $500 upon successful completion of the 90-day probation period.

How to Apply:

Please apply through Indeed.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $22.00-$29.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • RRSP match

Schedule:

Supplemental pay types:

  • Overtime pay
  • Retention bonus

Application question(s):

  • What do you look for in an employer?
  • Why are you leaving your current employer?
  • If offered a position, how soon would you be able to start?
  • What is your wage expectations for this position (numerical answer required)?
  • Are you legally able to work in Canada?
  • Are you able to pass a criminal background check?

Experience:

  • interpreting and understanding technical drawing: 1 year (preferred)
  • GMAW Welding: 1 year (preferred)

Shift availability:

Work Location: In person

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