Job Description

Foremost has immediate openings for full time

Journeyman Welders to work our weekend day shift Friday to Sunday 12-hour shift and double overtime on Sunday located at our facility in Lloydminster, Alberta

. This position includes, but is not limited to production welding, service & repair welding, prototype building, tank, and fitter welding. This position will work with Lead Hands, Charge Hands and Foremen to ensure continuous improvements using FMAW, GMAW, FCAW and semi-automatic welding processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications. Operate manual or semi-automatic welding: gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), oxy-acetylene welding (OAW), and resistance welding. Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment. Operate metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears and other metal straightening and bending machines. Monitor parts usage and report on any material issues. Prepare input for various management and log reports. Provide a framework of various levels of training and experience to be used when recruiting staff and serve as a mechanism for incremental advancement in responsibility and duties within this position. Review blueprints and specifications. Keep detailed and accurate reports and documentation. Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology, compliance, and repair techniques. Mentoring coaching of other welders Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Possess a valid Alberta Journeyman Ticket or Interprovincial Red Seal in Welding Valid welding certification, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), certified in all positions. Previous experience in tank fabrication. Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills and able work effectively in a diverse, fast-paced working environment Safety Training an asset but will train as required.
Foremost is one of the largest, most geographically diverse industrial manufacturers in Western Canada, specializing in oil & gas, heavy oil, mining, waterwell and construction equipment. With more than 640,000 square feet of manufacturing space across Alberta, Foremost is well positioned to meet and exceed clients' expectations. For more information about Foremost, visit www.foremost.ca/about

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $36.18-$40.31 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

Overtime pay
Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

12 hour shift Weekends only
Ability to commute/relocate:

Lloydminster, AB T9V 2W8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Tank fabrication : 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Journeyman in the Province of Alberta (required) CWB certifications in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) (preferred) CWB certifications in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) (preferred) Interprovincial Red Seal Welding (preferred)
Work Location: In person