Maintenance Technician, Welder

Canfor; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Disability insurance

Pension

Extended medical insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Canfor Green Energy in Grande Prairie, AB seeks a Certified Welder to maintain and repair sawmill equipment, conveyors, and structural components. The role requires Red Seal certification and the ability to work safely within a team.

You will perform preventative and reactive maintenance, fabricate parts, and troubleshoot issues to ensure peak performance of mill operations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated welding experience in heavy industry environments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Weld and repair structural components of sawmill machinery and frames.
• Maintain conveyors, mechanical systems, rollers and bearings.
• Perform preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Use welding and cutting equipment to fabricate metal parts for machinery.
• Troubleshoot issues to improve equipment reliability and safety.

Education

Red Seal Certification

Tools

Welding equipment

Cutting equipment

Job description

You enjoy hands-on challenges, where you can focus in on a particular task, to get the job done and keep our equipment running!

Do you value safety and sustainability as top priorities? If so, we have an exciting opportunity that might just be your calling.

We're seeking a Certified Welder for Canfor Green Energy in Grande Prairie, AB, where you can utilize your Red Seal technical expertise, communication skills, and troubleshooting abilities to keep our operation at peak performance.

As a Certified Welder, your responsibilities will include:

• Working with a high-performance team dedicated to maintaining conveyors, , mechanical systems, rollers and chains and bearings


• Weld and repair structural components of sawmill machinery, including frames, supports, and other metal structures.


• Keeping our systems running smoothly by performing preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance


• Perform maintenance welding to address wear and tear, ensuring the continued safe and efficient operation of equipment.


• Use welding and cutting equipment to fabricate metal components or parts as needed for sawmill machinery or other equipment.


• Applying your knowledge, skills, and experience to troubleshoot issues, enhance equipment reliability, and implement safe, reliable fixes to keep the mill running.


• Ensure that welding activities comply with industry safety standards and regulations.


• Accountability for assisting in creating a safe work environment for coworkers, customers, and site visitors.

For this role, we are looking for candidates who:

• Hold a Red Seal Certification


• Have the physical capability to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs.


• Solid background in heavy industry, structural welding or service truck

What's in it for you

• competitive compensation


• disability insurance


• pension


• extended medical insurance


• paid time off

If you are a Welder with a can-do attitude, and a background in heavy industry and construction, we invite you to make a difference and build your career with Canfor at Canfor Green Energy in Grande Prairie! Join us in our commitment to safety and sustainability.

We believe that inclusion and diversity are essential to driving productivity, creativity, innovation, and maintaining a competitive edge. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and equitable, focusing on qualifications and experience.

We appreciate all candidates' interest, but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location.

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