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Job description

Forge 53° offers a fantastic opportunity to join a leading team in the manufacturing industry. We offer a friendly, fast-paced environment with room for career advancement, and a strong team of professionals. This is a full-time position is in Edmonton, Alberta. It will be 40-44 hours weekly and is from 15:30 – 00:00 Monday – Friday.

We are looking to fill this position immediately.

We are looking for a Welder to handle various tasks and duties related to metalworking. All applicants meeting the following criteria are encouraged to contact Forge North via the email provided below.

Skills and abilities:

  • Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals, and processes
  • Area of specialization: architectural metalwork; railings, stairs, furniture, custom metal products
  • Knowledge of light gauge steel and custom fabrication
  • Weight handling: up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
  • Own tools/equipment required: steel-toed safety boots; welding helmet
  • Worksite environment: noisy; dusty
  • Own transportation; valid driver’s license
  • Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Fast-paced environment; repetitive tasks; handling heavy loads; physically demanding; manual dexterity; attention to detail; hand-eye co-ordination; standing for extended periods
  • Type of materials: aluminum alloys; steel, iron, and heavy metals
  • An outgoing nature, with superior communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization including its executive team.
  • Please make a note somewhere in your application that you “have strong attention to detail” to be considered for this position.

Job responsibilities and duties:

  • Area organization and shop clean up
  • Fabrication of various fixtures and components
  • Inventory of fabrication consumables
  • In-shop and onsite welding using permanent and portable equipment
  • Perform other duties as required

Contract length: 3-6 months
Expected start date: ASAP
Job type: full-time, contract

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3-6 months

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Vaccination proof required for onsite and in shop work

Experience:

  • welding: 2 years (preferred)