Dual Ticket Machinist - Apprentice Welder - Field

Finning International; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading wage

Vacation time

Location allowance

Medical benefits

Share purchase plan

Pension matching

CAT training

Job summary

Finning Canada is hiring a Dual Ticketed Machinist/Welder for our Edmonton Field team on a Monday - Friday shift. You will perform portable line boring, welding and grinding duties for rebuilds and repairs on Caterpillar equipment in the field.

The role offers an industry leading wage, vacation and flex time, location allowance, medical benefits, and pension with company matches. Prior apprentice welder and journeyman machinist credentials with line boring experience are required.

Qualifications

• Apprentice Welder and Journeyperson Machinist Certification required.
• Proven line boring experience and strong welding aptitude.
• Field experience preferred and experience with Caterpillar equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform portable line boring, welding and grinding duties for rebuilds and repairs on Caterpillar equipment in the field.
• Maintain Caterpillar mining equipment in a shop/field environment.
• Set up, operate line boring equipment and measuring tools for weld build up and related tasks.
• Component rebuild and repair, weld, grind, re-machine bores, some manufacturing.
• Perform routine maintenance work and document service activities.

Skills

Apprentice Welder

Journeyperson Machinist Certification

Line boring experience

Welding (SMAW/FCAW)

Field experience

Education

Journeyperson Machinist Certification

Apprentice Welder Certification

Job description

Company: Finning Canada Number of Openings: 1 Worker Type: Permanent Position Overview: Finning is growing —and so are the opportunities! We are hiring a Dual Ticketed Machinist, Apprentice Welder for our Edmonton Field team on a Monday - Friday shift. If you are a customer focused Journeyperson Machinist/Welder looking for stability and career growth

What’s in it for you?

• Industry Leading Wage: $54.04 - $60.04 (probation to full rate)
• Vacation and flex/sick time in year one!
• Premium camp or location allowance provided
• 75% Employer paid medical benefits
• 6% Voluntary Employee Share Purchase, earns 2% Finning match
• 6% Employer paid pension, plus additional match
• CAT certified training: Additional certifications and skill development paid for by Finning

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• As the Dual Ticked Machinist/Welder, you will be performing portable line boring, welding and grinding duties for rebuilds and repairs on Caterpillar Equipment in both the shop.
• Maintain Caterpillar Mining Equipment in a shop environment
• Set up, operate line boring equipment and measuring tools to complete the weld build up, fitting and related tasks
• Component rebuild and repair, weld, grind, re-machine bores, some manufacturing
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Occasional work at heights and confined spaces
• Frequent bending, squatting, climbing, and lifting/pushing of up to 45 pounds without assistance
• Complete technical documentation (service reports, warranty, crossover notes)

Qualifications

• Apprentice Welder
• Journeyperson Machinist Certification
• Previous field Experience
• Proven line boring experience
• Strong welding aptitude: vertical, flat, and overhead test for both SMAW and FCAW, machining experience is beneficial

Important Details

• This position is based out of Edmonton - Field, on a Monday - Friday (5x2) shift
• A condition of employment may include the ability to wear a respirator
• Union Membership: This is a unionized position.
• Union dues will be deducted from your pay upon hire.
• Terms of employment are governed by a collective agreement.

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential.

As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities.

Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities.

If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

About Us

Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 80 years. The company sells, rents and provides parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications. Finning employs approximately 14,500 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

OUR DIVISIONS

Finning International Inc. is the corporate head office of the publicly traded corporation, which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol: FTT. Finning Canada is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, and a portion of Nunavut. Finning South America is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia. Finning UK and Ireland is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Rental of equipment is facilitated through the dealership locations as well as The Cat Rental Store locations in Finning Canada and Finning South America. OEM Remanufacturing - OEM, a Finning enterprise, is one of North America's most advanced engine and powertrain component remanufacturing providers and is located in Edmonton, Alberta.