Journeyman Welder

Foremost; City of Lloydminster; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

In-depth safety program

Benefits package

Paid vacation

Health & dental benefits

RRSP/Pension

Job summary

Foremost is seeking a Journeyman Welder for our Lloydminster, Alberta facility. You will perform production, service and repair welding, prototyping, and tank/fitter welding while collaborating with leads and foremen to drive improvements.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, operating GMAW/FCAW/SMAW/MCAW, cutting, repairs, and quality inspections. You will train others, ensure safety compliance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Registered Journeyman certificate is required.
• Mentor capability and coaching skills are valued.
• Welding tools and equipment knowledge essential.
• CWB tickets are an asset.
• Safety training is an asset; training may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding processes (GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, MCAW).
• Operate flame-cutting and plasma arc cutting equipment.
• Conduct repairs, modifications and retrofits.
• Prepare parts with angle grinders for welding.
• Align components in multiple positions for welding.
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structures for flaws.
• Operate metal shaping machines (brake, shears, band saw).
• Monitor parts usage and report material issues.
• Maintain knowledge of changes in technology, compliance and repair techniques.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies and procedures.
• Assist in training less experienced personnel.
• Recommend changes to improve quality and costs.
• Operate overhead crane.

Skills

Mentoring & coaching

Blueprint reading

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Registered Journeyman trade certificate

CWB tickets

Tools

General welding tools

Job description

Description

Foremost has an immediate opening for in shop Journeyman Welders, located at our facility in Lloydminster, Alberta reporting into our Welding Foreman. This position includes, but is not limited to production welding, service & repair welding, prototype building, tank and fitter welding. This position will work with Lead Hands, Charge Hands and Foremen to ensure continuous improvements using various welding processes.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications


• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding: gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), shield metal arc welding (SMAW), and metal core arc welding (MCAW)


• Operate and maintain flame-cutting and plasma arc cutting equipment


• Conduct repairs, modifications and retrofits


• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded


• Align components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (flat, vertical, horizontal or overhead)


• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws


• Operate metal shaping machines such as brake, shears and hydraulic band saw


• Monitor parts usage and report on any material issues


• Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology, compliance and repair techniques


• Ensure compliance with Industry, Legislative, and corporate Safety policies and procedures


• Assist in training and directing less trained personnel with work methods, work habits and performance


• Recommend changes to improve quality and productions costs


• Operation of overhead crane

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent


• Registered Journeyman trade certificate


• Must be able to mentor and coach.


• Maintains a set of tools to perform welding functions


• Previous experience in tank fabrication a definite asset


• CWB tickets considered an asset


• Safety training an asset but willing to train as required


• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills and able to work effectively in a diverse, fast-paced environment

What we Offer

• Competitive Compensation.


• In-depth Safety Program. Safety First. Always.


• Flexible, robust benefits for you and your family.


• Paid Vacation.


• Health, Dental & Disability Benefits.


• Company-Matched RRSP or Pension.


• Wellness Programs & Employee Support Programs.


• Collaborative Team Environment.

About Foremost

Foremost is a large and diverse mobile equipment manufacturer, specializing in Canadian equipment for oil & gas, mining construction, agriculture, water well and vacuum truck markets. With a solid reputation dating back to 1940, over 600 employees across Alberta and a unique depth of expertise, Foremost is a company with great people, great products and a great future. We have adapted, invented, and evolved all of our products with a view to make them more valuable and profitable for our customers. For more information about Foremost, visit. www.foremost.ca