Job Description

Job Title:

Welder

Reports to:

Superintendent

Location/Project:

Red Deer, Alberta - Flour Mill

Hours:

Monday - Sunday, 7:00 am - 5:30 pm. Rotations based on two weeks (14 days) on, one week (7 days) off. Additional hours may be required during peak construction periods.

Responsibilities:

Perform tasks involving physical labour at the construction site, utilizing safe work practices. Perform structural welding. Read and follow construction drawings to set up, tack, and weld to produce a quality product. Use templates, temporary material, gauging devices, and/or patterns to create material joins. Must complete all necessary preparation work including grinding. Torch work may be required. Operate hand and power tools of all types. Must maintain good housekeeping (safe, clean, and orderly work area). Assist other craft workers, performing other duties as directed by the Superintendent.

Experience & Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be Journeyman status or enrolled in apprenticeship program, or CWB equivalent. CWB required all positions SMAW Must wear the required personal protective equipment, abide by all of the company's field safety rules, and work with supervisors on performing all tasks in the safest manner. Must have thorough knowledge of welding practices and techniques. Must be able to read and understand construction drawings. Must possess basic tools of the trade. Preferred to be well versed in mechanical aspects of agricultural construction.

Typical Physical Demands:

Involves physical work that requires frequent use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Must be able to perform strenuous outdoor work in exposed weather conditions on a day-to-day basis. Must be able to climb and work at excessive heights. Must have a normal range of hearing and vision. May require lifting up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions:

Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. Requires wearing protective and/or safety equipment. Requires working outdoors exposed to all weather conditions.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities that are required of the employee. Responsibilities may change at any time

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Vision care
Work Location: In person