Overview

Welder, Journeyperson – Elkford

Full Time

Shift: 7×7

At SMS Equipment, safety is our number one priority. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices, when completing all tasks.

Reporting to the Welding Supervisor, this position is responsible for the welding repairs, fabrication and assembly of Komatsu and other heavy-duty industrial equipment that SMS Equipment sells or rents to its customers in the shop and field.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Repairing and fabrication of various makes of construction, forestry, utility and mining mobile equipment

Following directions given in layouts, blueprints and work orders

Customizing mobile equipment and/or parts as per the customer’s request

Conducting failure analysis and developing a welding repair process with the Service Manager

Providing welding support in the field and in the shop

Able to work safely in a challenging environment with minimal supervision

Other duties as required

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will possess a Journeyperson Welder certification. Other requirements include, but are not limited to:

Interprovincial Red Seal is considered an asset

environment with minimal supervision

Ability to interpret blueprints and layouts/follow work orders

Must possess a strong work ethic, a commitment to excellence and have acute safety awareness as well as strong organizational skills

Must have effective interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy while working with a variety of individuals and groups

Must have a thorough knowledge of the maintenance and repair of construction/mining/forestry equipment

Full driver’s license with no restrictions