Journeyperson Welder

Uptime Industrial Inc.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Friends and family program

Education support

RRSP with employer matching

Job summary

Uptime Industrial is seeking a Journeyperson Welder to support industrial projects across the Lower Mainland and surrounding areas. The role involves welding, maintenance, and installation work at various customer sites, with emphasis on quality, safety, and effective communication with clients and teammates.

Ideal candidates will have strong welding skills, stainless TIG experience as an asset, and fabrication/millwright background to assist with installations and repairs on mechanical

Qualifications

• Formal welder qualifications preferred with journeyperson status or equivalent.
• Experience reading technical drawings and specifications.
• Ability to work in field at various customer sites and carry tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding, cutting, and related metalwork on mechanical equipment and components.
• Travel to customer sites to complete welding repairs, modifications, and installations.
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications, and job requirements.
• Ensure welds and completed work meet project specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate with millwrights and other trades to complete projects safely and efficiently.
• Maintain professional communication with customers and team members throughout each project.
• Adhere to safety protocols and regulatory requirements, including FLRAs.

Skills

Welding

TIG Welding

Fabrication

Millwright experience

Reading drawings

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Uptime Industrial is a leading provider of full-service industrial and commercial equipment repair, upgrades, installation and relocation across North America. As a service provider, our mission is simple - to keep our clients’ businesses running – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Our recent growth and continued success stems not only from being highly trained experts in our craft, but also from our most important values: integrity and innovation. These values are a big part of who we are and how we work. We are committed to always doing the right thing for the job, for our customer and most importantly, for our people and each other. To learn more about Uptime Industrial and the core values that shape our company today, visit https://www.uptimeindustrial.com/about/ .

About The Role

Reporting to the Mechanical Department Manager, the Journeyperson Welder will provide welding expertise on a variety of industrial and mechanical projects throughout the Lower Mainland, including repairs, modifications, maintenance, and installations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform welding, cutting, and related metalwork on mechanical equipment and components;
• Travel to various customer sites to complete welding repairs, modifications, and installation work;
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications, and job requirements;
• Ensure welds and completed work meet project specifications and quality standards;
• Work alongside millwrights, metal fabricators, and other trades to complete projects safely and efficiently;
• Maintain professional communication with customers and team members throughout each project;
• Adhere to all safety protocols, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including completing daily FLRAs.

What You Bring

The ideal candidate is an experienced Journeyperson Welder who is mechanically inclined and enjoys taking on more than just welding. You bring strong welding skills and a commitment to quality and safety, with stainless steel TIG welding experience considered an asset. Fabrication and millwright experience is also an asset, as projects may require you to support mechanical installations, repairs, and fabrication work. You’re comfortable working in the field, adaptable, and willing to take on a variety of hands-on tasks as projects evolve. You bring strong communication and customer service skills, sound judgment, and a team-oriented approach to representing a skilled trades company.

Our Must Haves

• Owns personal hand tools and approved footwear;
• Hold a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and has reliable transportation;
• Stainless steel TIG welding is considered an asset;
• Fabrication and millwright experience is considered an asset.

Your Rewards

Our most important offering to anyone that joins the Uptime Industrial team is our culture of innovation, achievement, and ownership. We bring out the best in each other by constantly striving to be world class in all we do. These values are reflected in our Work, our Company, and our People.

• Wage:$42.00-$48.00 per hour
  • Please note - the listed hourly rate is dependent on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process.
• Medical and Dental Coverage:Our industry leading benefits package covers you and your dependents at no cost
• Friends and Family Program :Early and exclusive access to our newly released projects
• Professional Development and Education Support
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan :A plan that helps you save for your retirement with employer matching