Journeyman Welder – Heavy Equipment (Cat) | 4x3 Shift

finning; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wage: CAD 36.29–39.09 hourly

Overtime paid as double time

4x3 compressed shift

Paid Time Off: Vacation & Sick time in

Pension: 6% employer-paid

Employee Share Purchase: 6%

Medical benefits: 100% employer paid

CAT certified training paid by Finning

Job summary

Finning in Cranbrook is hiring a Journeyperson Welder to maintain and repair Caterpillar equipment. The role includes component rebuilds, some manufacturing, and routine maintenance in a unionized, fast-growing shop environment.

This position requires a Second year Apprentice Welder and strong welding aptitude with SMAW/FCAW tests. Overtime, training, and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Safety conscious team player with excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with a high attention to detail.
• Strong welding aptitude: vertical, flat, and overhead test for SMAW and FCAW; machining experience is beneficial.
• Repair welding would be considered an asset.
• Strong line boring experience will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair Caterpillar Construction Equipment, Mining Equipment and Expanded Mining Equipment.
• Component rebuild and repair.
• 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).
• Interact with customers, sales support, and the rest of the Finning team.
• Work with the Service Supervisor and Leadhand on various tasks as required.

Skills

Welding

Safety

Team player

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Second year Apprentice Welder

Job description

Finning in Cranbrook is hiring a Journeyperson Welder to maintain and repair Caterpillar equipment. The role includes component rebuilds, some manufacturing, and routine maintenance in a unionized, fast-growing shop environment.

This position requires a Second year Apprentice Welder and strong welding aptitude with SMAW/FCAW tests. Overtime, training, and comprehensive benefits are provided.