Production Welder - wire process

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Production Welder - Apprentice (1st, 2nd or 3rd Year)

Position Summary:
Responsible for the welding and fabrication of Variperm parts and products to specifications identified in job order documentation.

Work Schedule:
This position may involve various shifts and overtime hours depending on the scope of work and plant activity.

Duties:

• Perform production welding in accordance to Variperm Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS), including post weld heat treatment
• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Set up components for welding according to specifications
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
• Directing and providing instruction to welder helpers
• Ensuring proper use and care of equipment at all times
• Ensuring all welding equipment is in proper working order and maintained
• Ensuring clean and safe work areas
• Assist in other plant operations as required
• Follow and understand both oral and written instructions in English
• Adhere to health, safety, and quality policies, as well as all other company policies and procedures

Competencies

• Grade 12 or GED or equivalent education
• Team Player
• Mechanically inclined
• Good communicator both verbal and written
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing drawing, job order documentation, and weld procedure specifications
• Able to follow and understand both oral and written instructions in English
• Grade 12 basic math skills
• Good attention to detail
• Dedicated to continuous improvement

Qualifications/Requirements

• Professional accreditation in welding or equivalent experience is an asset
• Excellent welding and fabrication skills
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
• Knowledge of oilfield tubulars and threads
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
• Forklift and overhead crane training or experience an asset
• Stand or walk for long periods of time
• Use arms and hands to reach for, handle or manipulate materials
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs, lift items weighing more than 50 lbs with assistance from other workers, forklift and/or overhead hoist
• Exposure to fine dust and airborne particles, high noise level
• Good physical fitness

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Experience:

• Welding: 1 year (required)

Work remotely:

• No