Welder / Fitter

#237699 Kelowna, BC, Canada

Description

We are a steel fabrication facility, fabricating and installing specialty equipment for various applications in the sawmill industry for 30 plus years.  We are a fast-paced shop looking for reliable, energetic individuals to join our team. 

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Welding and fabrication of steel assemblies & sub-assemblies
• Measurement and calibration of equipment
• Fabricate items based on blueprints, using strong knowledge of various weld form symbols
• Square up and weld various geometric components
• Proficient at flux core and metal core welding, CWB qualified preferred or ability to pass CWB testing requirements as required
• Operation of overhead crane
• Adherence to pre-established standards of performance, shop safety policies and procedures
• Maintain a safe work environment within the department and on each job

 

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• 2-3 years of work experience in the fabrication / manufacturing industry preferred
• Proficient at flux core and metal core welding, CWB qualified preferred or ability to pass CWB testing requirements as required
• Ability to communicate both verbal & written in the English language
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions via written, verbal, or diagram form
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 – 50lbs

 

Benefits:

• Hourly wage $28 - $34/hour
• 40 hrs./week 
• Overtime hours available
• Opportunity for out-of-town field work
• Training and Certificates available on material handing equipment
• Opportunity to grow with our company
• Extended health and dental 
• Onsite parking
• Onsite gym