Welder

Vaderstad Industries Inc (VII); Langbank; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension matching

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Väderstad is seeking welders to join our manufacturing team. You will read blueprints, interpret drawings, and weld components to precise specifications for our farm machinery. Prior welding experience and a readiness to work in a manufacturing environment are essential.

We value safety, attention to detail, and teamwork, with opportunities to mentor apprentices and grow within a dynamic, growth-oriented company.

Qualifications

• Journeyman certification is an asset.
• Proven experience as a welder required.
• Experience at a manufacturing facility is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Obtain steel and components to build projects to specifications.
• Assemble parts using the applicable jigs.
• Read blueprints and drawings to weld components for our machines.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Manual dexterity

Dependability

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Direction following

Trustworthiness

Education

Journeyman certification an asset

Proven welder experience

Manufacturing facility experience an asset

Job description

Summary

Väderstad is looking for people who share our passion for farming. Our employees are the most important resource we have in achieving our goals. We provide great career opportunities for the right candidates in a rapidly evolving workplace with locations in ag markets across North America. Väderstad is an equal opportunity employer, that values and respects diversity in its workforce. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit and business needs. As Welder you will join metal parts and fill seams of different components for the machines manufactured in the plant.

Education/Experience

• Journeyman certification an asset
• Proven experience as a welder
• Experience at a manufacturing facility an asset

Core Competencies

• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
• Knowledge of safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing
• Deftness and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn
• Manual dexterity
• Dependability
• Ability to take direction
• Teamwork
• Trustworthy
• Safety conscious both personal and in the operation of equipment

Accountabilities

• Obtaining steel and components necessary to build a project to specifications
• Assembling parts using the applicable jigs
• Reading blueprints and drawings to accurately weld different components for our machines
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws and to remove all spatter
• Putting finished project in proper storage
• General preventative maintenance of welding equipment
• Ability to mentor and guide apprentices
• Maintenance of a clean and safe work area

Work Conditions

• Extended periods of standing, and other physically demanding conditions
• Working in manufacturing plant environment
• Some exposure to potentially hazardous environments requiring protective equipment
• Employee may be exposed to dust, odors, fumes and high levels of noise at times
• Lifting or moving up to 50lbs may be required
• Exposure to temperature

Why Work with Us?

Vaderstad offers a competitive compensation package including competitive salary, health benefits and pension matching.

100% of the premiums associated with Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription benefits are paid for by the company.

Flexible work environment

We have an approachable culture that enables you to be the best version of yourself and bring your best ideas forward. Vaderstad provides you the opportunity to work with an ambitious, growth-oriented team that is driven to continuously improve.

Väderstad provides modern agriculture with innovative, highly efficient agricultural machinery and methods. By simplifying work and improving results for the farmer, the company's vision is to become the world's leading partner for outstanding emergence.

The group is family owned and the head office is located in Väderstad, Sweden.

Väderstad is represented in 40 countries and on all continents.

In 2025, Väderstad had 1750 employees and a turnover of 590 MEUR.

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