Overview
As the global leader in innovative and sustainable building materials, we’re committed to shaping a greener, smarter and healthier world. At Lafarge Canada Inc., safety comes first, collaboration matters and diversity is celebrated with people who share our desire to continually make our materials better.
Do you have the drive, the skills, and the passion to join us?
Overview:
Lafarge is looking for an Apprentice Welder – 3rd Year for our Lafarge Asphalt Technologies operations in Edmonton.
This is a 4 – 6 month contract position.
Responsibilities:
Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes.
Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments
Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
Operate previously set up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products.
Prepare jigs or set-ups for welding.
Operate metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears and other metal straightening and bending machines
Examine welds and ensure that they meet the standards and or specifications of the job.
Qualifications:
Candidate must be a registered Welding Apprentice
Experience in concrete manufacturing is considered an asset.
Construction Safety Training System (CSTS) ticket.
Additional safety training would be an asset.
Good stick welding skills.
Must be proficient at fabrication.
Capable of reading and following an engineered drawing.
Capable of operating an oxy-acetylene cutting torch.
Good work ethic and attitude required.
As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.
Lafarge Canada is committed to providing a safe environment for employees, customers, contractors and vendors. As such, in keeping with the requirements of our industry associations, partners, and clients across Canada, Lafarge Canada has implemented a COVID-19 vaccination policy intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19. As of October 1st, 2021, all new employees joining Lafarge Canada, subject to any requirement to accommodate pursuant to applicable human rights legislation, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
LafargeHolcim:
As we are reinventing the way the world builds, we need world-class talent to join our Lafarge Canada team: people who are passionate, driven by curiosity and keen to grow, learn, develop and thrive in our high-performance culture.
Whatever you do, you will make a difference here. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs.
Check out our YouTube channel to learn more about our operations and see all career opportunities at www.lafarge.ca/careers.
We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.