
Journeyman Welder
- Saskatchewan
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Receive instructions, prints and work orders for job
- Analyze drawings and sketches, plans details of working procedure and tools and material requirements
- Select materials in accordance with suitability for job
- Lay out work, prepare sketches and determine stock sizes
- Set up, assemble and tack weld parts, constructing special fixtures
- Perform gas and electric welding in all positions (down-hand vertical, overhead, etc.)
- Make any type and size weld, such as āVā lap, butt, etc. preheating parts
- Build up worn or defective surfaces
- Clean, grind and flame anneal parts and welded joints
- Use burning equipment to dismantle assemblies and to cut materials to size and shape
- Perform brazing as required
- Perform thermi-welding as directed
- Exercise all safety precautions and make provisions for handling materials and equipment to and from job site as required in connection with work
- Perform work requiring a working knowledge of the welding properties of various types of metals, welding rods, welding heats, stress relief, allowances for fitup and machining and the effect of shrinkage, warpage and expansion
- Observe and follow all safety rules and regulations
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Journeyperson Welder License
- Understanding of Lock Out / Tag Out Procedures
- 2-5 years of experience in welding, brazing and metal fabrication
- Experience with gas and electric welding processes
- Experience in Heavy Industrial Plant Maintenance preferred
- Proficiency on various welding techniques
- Understanding of welding metallurgy, heat treatment and stress relief
- Ability to operate welding and cutting equipment
- Knowledge of welding safety procedures and regulations
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision
- Heavy work: exerting up to 100 lb of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lb frequently, and/or up to 20 lb of force constantly to move objects.
- Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
- Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
- Short and long term disability programs
- Competitive retirement plans
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
- Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
- Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program
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