Service Welder

Aspen Custom Trailers Inc.; City of Leduc; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Extended Health Care & Dental Benefits

AD&D, Life and STD Disability Benefits

EFAP

Job summary

Aspen Custom Trailers Inc. in Alberta seeks a skilled welder/fabricator to repair and modify heavy haul trailers. You will work both independently and with a team, reading blueprints, fitting parts, and performing high-quality welds to industry standards.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficiency, with opportunities to operate overhead cranes, follow designed processes, and contribute to a clean, well-organized shop. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and adapt to varying tasks.

Qualifications

• Journeyman certification required.
• Crane certification an asset; training can be supplied.
• Must have a strong work ethic.
• Must be quick to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints/diagrams; fit and assemble components.
• Troubleshooting and estimating welding repairs.
• Capable of FCAW, MCAW, SMAW; operate overhead crane.
• Quality assurance and control; maintain safety and housekeeping standards.
• Develop and maintain a clean, organized shop.

Skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Time management

Quality management

Verbal communication

Manual dexterity

Eye-hand coordination

Attention to detail

Patience

Education

Journeyman certification

Tools

Overhead crane

Welding equipment

Job description

The successful candidate will be suited working independently and as part of a larger team to repair and modify heavy haul trailers. They will have a keen eye for detail, perform work to the pinnacle quality of industry standards, complete jobs on time and on target, and minimize wastes in day-to-day operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ability to use welding and fabrication tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints and diagrams, fit and assemble accordingly.
• Troubleshooting and estimating welding repairs.
• Capable of FCAW, MCAW, SMAW. CWB certifications an asset but not necessary.
• Gouging, plasma cutting, lancing and crack repair.
• Quality assurance and control.
• Ensures effective equipment maintenance, safety and housekeeping standards are maintained.
• Build and maintain a healthy and safe work environment.
• Overhead crane operation.
• Must be able to work in awkward positions.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a regular cleaning schedule to ensure the shop is kept tidy and well organized upon completion of work assignments
• Ensure racking is kept in an order that work orders are easily accessible
• Attend toolbox meeting prior to shift

Attributes and Skills

• Good communication with co-workers in a collaborative team environment
• Able to work autonomously and uses good decision-making practices
• Organizational, planning, and time management skills
• Quality Management
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Manual dexterity
• Good vision (glasses are acceptable)
• Eye-hand coordination
• Strong attention to detail
• Patience

Qualifications

• Journeyman certification required.
• Crane certification an asset but training can be supplied.
• Must have a strong work ethic
• Must be quick to learn new skills

Physical Requirements

• Physically fit and able to lift up to 50 lbs - fitness test required
• Standing on your feet for a long period of time
• Have good eye to hand coordination
• Be able to bend, crouch and kneel for extended periods
• Ability to wear personal protective gear most of the day
• Casual work clothes that meet safety requirements (Coveralls provided), PPE required (Steel Toe Boots, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection)

Shift Availability

• Days - Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Extended Health Care & Dental Benefits
• AD&D, Life and STD Disability Benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Company supplied PPE equipment
• Great work life balance
• Safety Boot Allowance
• Year-round work
• Weekend and Over time work available
• Stable career
• Family environment and company culture