Overview

Company:
Finning Canada

Number of Openings:
1

Worker Type:
Permanent

Position Overview:
Join the Finning Canada family, part of the world’s largest Caterpillar dealer. We are currently looking for a dedicated Journeyperson Welder who would be willing to obtain their Heavy Duty Mechanic ticket or already has obtained their HET Ticket. In this position, you will be responsible for the field maintenance and repair of a variety of Caterpillar products.

If you are a safety conscious team player, self-motivated, autonomous, detail-oriented and possess your Journeyperson Welder certification with a valid driver’s license, then you are exactly who we are looking for!

Job Description:
Maintain and repair Caterpillar expanded mining equipment

Perform routine maintenance work

Occasional work at heights and confined spaces

Frequent bending, squatting, climbing, and lifting/pushing of up to 45 pounds without assistance

Complete technical documentation (service reports, warranty, crossover notes)

Interact with customers, sales support, and the rest of the Finning team

Work with the Service Supervisor and Leadhand on various tasks as required

Troubleshoot and repair Caterpillar equipment and other brands as required, with a specific emphasis on the electrical aspects of power generation equipment

Perform field diagnosis and field running repairs as required

Utilize Caterpillar SIS and ET daily

Complete technical documentation (service reports, warranty, crossover notes)

Interact with customers, sales support, and the rest of the Finning team

Work with the Service Supervisor and Leadhand on various tasks as required

Qualifications:
Interprovincial Welder Certification

Interprovincial Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) Certification, or having an apprenticeship towards being an HET underway

Previous fabrication and machining experience

Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently

Computer literate and have the ability to contribute positively to a safe team environment

Valid driver’s license with a successful recent drivers abstract

Safety conscious team player with excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with a high attention to detail

Strong welding aptitude with a knowledge of parts and service

Successful completion of the vertical, flat, and overhead test for both SMAW and FCAW is necessary for successful candidacy

Understanding of the Caterpillar expanded mining product line would be considered an asset

Notes:
Potential earning salary up to $130,000

Competitive pension and benefits

Employee Share Purchase Program

Paid Vacation

Overtime eligibility

Boot and Tool allowance

This position is based out of our Finning Red Deer branch on a Monday-Friday, 5×2 shift rotation

We are committed to diversity at Finning, to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and as an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Finning does not discriminate against applicants based on genders, races, national and ethnic origins, religions, ages, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities.