Apprentice Welder, Metals Recycling - Red Deer

Why join SECURE?

We value people. We offer competitive wages. We also provide benefits on day 1 for you and your family. We know how important this is to families and we want to be there for you.

We value your time. We want you to feel fulfilled both at work and at home. We often offer innovative shifts to achieve this, along with experience-based vacation time to encourage better work-life balance.

We value your growth. We are growing/adapting, and we need more great people to help us do that safely and sustainability. We want to help you develop your skills and hone your talents to help us do that.

Together, we are SECURE

SECURE Energy is currently looking for an Apprentice Welder or Welder’s helper based in Red Deer. This role is responsible for ensuring that all work in the shop is completed in a safe and timely fashion and that a clean, organized work site is maintained. This position must adhere to our safety program and work as a contributing member of the shop team. This position is shop-based but will require time outside in the yard and occasional trips to the field.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Being responsible for minor maintenance and inspection of personal equipment
• Performing the safe operation of tools and related equipment for the purposes of welding and fabrication
• Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications
• Recognize defective welds, know the cause, and repair procedure for the defective area
• Fuse metals safety and effectively use prescribed welding applications
• Perform tasks in accordance with industry quality and production standards
• Helping with facility maintenance and clean-up as required
• Cleaning and performing preparation of worksites for safe operation of equipment
• Report all incidents, damage and near misses immediately
• Performing other duties as required

Qualifications & Competencies

The successful candidate will have:

• Journeyman Welder or Apprentice ticket from a recognized provincial training authority or will train
• Machine welding repair experience is required
• A minimum of 2-3 years’ previous experience in a similar role
• Ability to complete safety documentation in an accurate and timely manner
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, and moving containers and other heavy materials
• Ability to communicate effectively and express thoughts and ideas in a clear manner
• Physically fit, able to lift 50 pounds, and able to work on feet for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Excellent teamwork and team-building skills
• Fit-for-Work each day

Experience

Required

• 2 - 3 years: Previous experience in a similar role

Education

Preferred

• Technical/other training or better

Skills

Preferred

• Attention to Detail
• Work Accurately and Efficiently
• Strong Customer Services
• Team Oriented

Behaviors

Preferred

• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group