Job Description

Welder

Established in 1919, Fort Garry Fire Trucks is Canada's leading manufacturer of quality fire trucks. Fort Garry Fire Trucks has a full-time employment opportunity for an experienced welder. As a welder at Fort Garry Fire Trucks you will be part of the manufacturing team responsible for preparing, welding and fitting parts for fire trucks, water trucks and septic trucks.

Responsibilities Include:

Reading and interpreting drawings to complete work Preparing parts for welding Fitting parts either manually or in a jig prior to welding Cleaning welds after welding by grinding or other methods Understanding materials and selecting proper welding techniques

Applicant Requirements

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Minimum of 1 year of welding experience

Fluent spoken and written English and good interpersonal communication skills

Legally entitled to work in Manitoba

Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds individually or 100 pounds with assistance

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Proficient using a tape measure

Understand the concept of MIG welding versus TIG welding and can identify when and what material to use for each technique

Ability to work independently and in a team

Reliable transportation: busing is not available at our location

Assets

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Current CWB 47-1 and 47-2 certification, certification will be required within 3 months of hire

Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are available to work both the day shift 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the evening shift 4:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

We offer:

Competitive wages

Health and dental benefits

Tool and boot allowances

Training

Group RRSP/DPSP plan

A stable and growing company with 105 years of experience

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Life insurance RRSP match Vision care
Work Location: In person