Wapiti Gravel Suppliers | Apprentice Welder

Colas; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in paving contracting is seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice Welder (3rd or 4th year) for a full-time position in Grande Prairie. The successful candidate will engage in learning various welding techniques and safety procedures while contributing to key projects. This role offers comprehensive benefits, educational assistance, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Attractive wage

Comprehensive benefits including a pension plan

Educational assistance

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 3rd or 4th year apprentice welder qualification required.
• 2 years of prior working experience is an asset.
• Physically able to lift and carry at least 50 LBS regularly.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply safety procedures and basic welding techniques (MIG, TIG, Stick).
• Understand advanced welding techniques, metallurgy, and welding symbols.
• Work safely and efficiently while complying with all regulations.

Skills

Welding techniques

Safety procedures

Blueprint reading

Project management skills

Education

3rd or 4th year apprentice welder

Tools

Welding tools and equipment

Construction equipment

Job description

Wapiti Gravel Suppliers, a division of NPA.is one of Western Canada’s largest paving contractors, with over 700 employees helping us provide our products and services throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories. Our equipment fleet and shops are among the most modern in our business. We take pride in our employees and place a high-value on establishing a workplace where people are challenged and respected every day.

Summary

Wapiti Gravel Suppliers, a division of NPA Ltd. is looking for an enthusiastic, APPRENTICE WELDER (3rd, or 4th year) to work full-time in our Grande Prairie location.

Key Responsibilities

• Understanding of welding tools and equipment
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of safety procedures, basic welding techniques (MIG, TIG, Stick), and blueprint reading
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of advanced welding techniques, metallurgy, and welding symbols
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of welding fabrication, repair processes, and non-destructive testing methods
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of complex welding procedures and project management skills
• Ability to work safely and efficiently
• Other duties as required

Qualifications and Requirements

• 3rd or 4th year apprentice welder
• 2 years of prior working experience is an asset
• Physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50 LBS on a regular basis
• Knowledge of various types of construction equipment is an asset
• Prior experience working within a paving company is a definite asset
• Must comply with Drug and Alcohol testing requirements
• Ability to work overtime as required

What's In It For You?

Wapiti Gravel Suppliers is pleased to offer the successful candidate an attractive wage, comprehensive benefits, including a pension plan, educational assistance, excellent opportunities for professional growth, and more.

We thank all candidates for their interest in a position with Wapiti Gravel Suppliers, however only candidates selected to move forward will be contacted.

Wapiti Gravel Suppliers ispleased to offer the successful candidate an attractive wage, comprehensive benefits, including a pension plan, educational assistance, excellent opportunities for professional growth, and more.

We thank all candidates for their interest in a position with Wapiti Gravel Suppliers, however, only candidates selected to move forward will be contacted.