Apprentice Welder

GenTex Industries Inc.; Alberta; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Alberta is seeking 2nd and/or 3rd Year Apprentices to join their team. This role offers a balanced work-life with evenings, weekends, and holidays off. Candidates must be registered apprentices with the ability to interpret blueprints and possess excellent attendance. Competitive wages and benefits are provided in an excellent learning environment. Interested applicants can email their resume to [e-mail].

Benefits

Apprentice Tuition Reimbursement Plan

Group Benefit Plan

Employer Match RRSP Program

Health & Wellness Spending Account

Paid Bereavement Leave

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Perfect Attendance Program

Qualifications

• Registered as a 2nd or 3rd year Apprentice.
• Experience in welding processes is a plus.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Use various welding processes to fabricate and assemble components.
• Read and understand manufacturing drawings.
• Safely operate welding equipment.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Safety attitude

Excellent communication skills

Team Player

Critical thinking

Education

Registered 2nd or 3rd Year Apprentice

Tools

GMAW welding equipment

SMAW welding equipment

GTAW welding equipment

Job description

Overview

We are looking for 2nd and/or 3rd Year Apprentices to join our Team.

If you value your evenings, weekends, and stat holidays to spend with family and friends, and you dream of getting away every second weekend for a 3-day break, we get it. It’s time for a role that respects your time—on and off the clock. GenTex believes in work-life balance and cares for our employees and their families by providing:

• ‘Averaging Arrangement’ Work Schedule (9 hours/day & every 2nd Friday off)
• Weekends, Evenings and Stat Holidays Off
• Apprentice Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• Group Benefit Plan
• Employer Match RRSP Program
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Perfect Attendance Program

Technical Qualifications

• Registered 2nd or 3rd year Apprentice
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings

Key Responsibilities

• Use GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW welding processes to fabricate, fit, and assemble components for custom fabrications
• Read and understand manufacturing drawings
• Safely operate manual or semi-manual welding equipment to fuse metal pieces
• Ensure welds meet specifications and meet or exceed quality standards
• Continually learn and grow
• Other duties as assigned

Key Attributes and Competencies

• Strength and stamina, with the ability to perform physically demanding tasks
• Safety attitude! Able to safely operate a variety of tools, equipment, and machinery
• Excellent Attendance!
• Excellent communication skills
• Critical thinker; plan, prioritize, troubleshoot, and execute
• Team Player: establish and maintain successful working relationships
• Excited to learn!

Assets

• Aluminum or TIG welding experience an asset
• Experience in a manufacturing environment an asset
• Overhead Crane experience an asset
• Confined Space training an asset
• Forklift certification an asset

GenTex offers competitive wages and benefits, and an excellent learning environment where employee input is expected and valued. If you have the skill, experience, and personality to be successful in this role, please email your resume to [e-mail].

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.