Journeyperson Welder

West Fraser; Town of Hinton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Journeyperson Welder to join their team in a picturesque location. This role involves maintaining safety standards while performing welding and repair tasks on sawmill and planer equipment. The ideal candidate will have a valid Journeyperson Welding Certification and a proactive attitude towards safety. With a commitment to sustainability and diversity, this company offers an outstanding benefits package and a supportive work environment. Enjoy the stunning Alberta Rockies and a vibrant community while contributing to renewable wood-based building products that promote a sustainable future.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pension Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Accident Insurance

Vacation

Holidays

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• Valid Journeyperson Welding Certification and Class 5 Driver's License required.
• Strong safety focus and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and inspect equipment for cracks.
• Weld and repair various types of equipment using multiple welding techniques.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint Reading

Safety Awareness

Equipment Inspection

Structural Steel Fabrication

Problem Solving

Education

Inter-Provincial or Provincial Journeyperson Welding Certification

Class 5 Driver's License

Tools

SMAW

GMAW

Mag Particle Testing

Dye Penetrant Testing

Job description

West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. Our Division in Hinton, AB, is currently recruiting for a Journeyperson Welder.

You Will Do:

• Maintaining a safe work environment
• Read blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to repair equipment
• Operate hoisting and lifting devices to position machinery and parts during the assembly, installation, set-up and repair of equipment and machinery
• Inspect equipment for cracks using mag particle and dye penetrant testing
• Weld repair various types of Sawmill and Planer equipment including conveyors, hydraulic lines, chutes, hoppers and tanks, using SMAW, GMAW, air arcing and grinding equipment
• Fabricate, install, and repair structural steel assemblies and components.

You Will Have:

• A proactive attitude towards safety
• A valid Inter-Provincial or Provincial Journeyperson Welding Certification
• A valid Class 5 Driver's license
• Be capable of passing all positions of CWB testing for SMAW
• Be familiar with interpreting engineered welding procedures
• Be familiar with mag particle and dye penetrant testing processes
• Be able to climb onto, into, over equipment, use ladders and work at heights
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Flexible schedule to work weekends
• Strong working knowledge of sawmill & planer equipment will be an asset
• Use knowledge and skills to recognize opportunities for improvements and savings
• Aerial work platform and fall arrest training will be an asset.

Compensation Package:

• The hourly pay rate for this position may vary depending on experience, education, and location.
• Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation, and holidays.

Your Workplace Location: We are located in Hinton, Alberta, 20 minutes east of Jasper National Park and 2½ hours west of Edmonton. Hinton, set amidst the stunning scenery of the Alberta Rockies, is a modern community of 10,000 offering terrific lifestyles for individuals and families. Relocation assistance is available.

Our region is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, with exciting activities from skiing, snowmobiling, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, and ATVs. Hinton features a full-service acute care hospital, major retail and restaurant chains, community parks and pools, and educational institutions for preschool through post-secondary.

About Us: We make renewable, wood-based building products for the world, contributing to a more sustainable future. Today, West Fraser is one of the world’s largest producers of sustainable wood-based building products, with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, West Fraser produces lumber, engineered wood products (oriented strand board, laminated veneer lumber, medium-density fibreboard, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, other residuals, and renewable energy.

Diversity: At West Fraser, we strongly believe promoting diversity and inclusion is essential to our success. Our commitment to creating inclusive workplaces is reflected in our core values, and we constantly strive to foster a culture that values and respects every individual’s unique background and perspective.

Sustainability: West Fraser is fully committed to sustainable forest management as defined in our environmental policy, which is reflected in every aspect of our work. We adopt new technologies and innovations to create exceptional building materials. Wood products are a natural, renewable, recyclable, and environmentally sustainable choice for consumers who prioritize sustainability.