Job Description

Unit Electric

, located in Okanagan Falls, is looking to hire experienced, reliable Journeyperson welders to join our fabrication team. Reporting to the Lead Hand, this position is responsible for production welding, fabrication of custom prototypes from supplied drawings, custom jigs and fixtures to produce production parts that meet customer specifications.

What we do:

For over 30 years, we've been a premier provider of innovative, responsive custom power solutions for mining, oil and gas, commercial and industrial, transportation and renewable energy sectors.

What we offer:

Competitive wages Employer paid Extended Health Benefits including Vision Coverage Health Care Spending Account for Dental Company matched Registered Pension Plan Strong commitment to safety in the workplace Indoor Work

Summary of what you will do:

Repair and fabrication of custom prototypes from supplied drawings. Fabrication of custom jigs, fixtures and metal structures. Welding according to pre-set parameters using MIG, ARC and TIG welding processes. Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), Operate Plasma equipment, metal shaping and bending machines. Read and understand production drawings, blueprints, work orders and other written instructions. Operate overhead cranes.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years experience as a welder preferably in a manufacturing environment. Journeyperson Certificate. Valid welding certification, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) preferred. Physical ability to lift up to 50lbs. Able to work overtime as required.

Unit Electric is committed to:

Providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. A work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic. Building and preserving a safe. respectable working environment for all its employees
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $38.11 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Vision care
Application question(s):

Do you have reliable transportation to commute to Okanagan Falls?
Licence/Certification:

Canadian Work Permit (required) Welder Certificate (required)
Work Location: In person