Overview
Reports to Shift Supervisor and Production Coordinator
Skills – 3+ years journeyman welder/Wire Process Operator
North American Storage may consider apprentice welders for the right candidates.
- Certified journeyman or apprentice Wire Process Operator welder (Alberta or Interprovincial)
- Mechanical knowledge of machines, tools including their designs, uses, benefits, repair and maintenance
- Experience with Welding components in flat, vertical or overhead positions
- Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models
- Knowledge of production inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture of goods
- Ability to select the most appropriate welding process and materials depending on factors such as the type, size shape, and strength of metal parts
- Good manual dexterity. Ability to quickly make coordinated movements of one hand, a hand together with its arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble objects
- Good vision, well coordinated, can stand for long periods of time and work in awkward positions
- Capable of lifting/carrying 22 kg (50 lbs), occassionally 45 kg (100 lbs)
Responsibilities – Material handling
- Layout positions and secures parts and assembles according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, calipers and ruler
- Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations
- Determines required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques
- Develop templates and other work aids to hold and align parts
- Ignite torches and adjust valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc
- Tack-weld or welds components and assemblies using electric, gas, arc, or other welding equipment
- Heats forms, and dresses metal parts using hand tools, torch or arc welding equipment
- Cuts work piece using powered saws, hand shears, or chipping knife
- Remove rough spots from workpieces using portable grinder, hand file or scraper
- Inspect grooves, angles, or gap allowances using micrometer, caliper and precision measuring instruments
- Observes tests on welded surfaces such as hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimension tolerances to evaluate weld quality
- Work from schedule or production list, follow priorities set by supervisors and sequences tasks within that framework
- Help maintain a neat, organized workplace
- Follow all safety rules, regulations and company rules, policies, practices, procedures.
Shifts are:
3 – Day Shift – Monday to Thursday 6:30 am – 5:00 pm with over time offered on Fridays.
9 – Night Shift – Monday – Thursday 5:30 pm – 4:00 am with over time offered on Fridays.
Wages depend on qualifications and experience.
Night shift differential paid to all night shift employees.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Salary: $21.00-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Nisku, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Experience:
- Welding: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- CWB positions – FH, vertical down, Metalcore Flat Horizontal (required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (required)
- Night Shift (required)
Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 2022-11-21