Welder

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Secure, long term employment

Competitive wage and benefits package

Training and development

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a skilled tradesperson in Vancouver, BC, to maintain and repair plant equipment, perform welding and fabrication, and interpret technical drawings. The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, safety commitment, and collaborative teamwork with maintenance and operations teams to minimize downtime.

As a union environment position, it offers competitive wages, long-term security, ongoing training, and opportunities for advancement within a large

Qualifications

• Welding and fabrication using various techniques and materials.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Commitment to safety practices in industrial setting.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Effective communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding, cutting, and fabrication to maintain and repair plant equipment and structures.
• Inspect equipment and identify maintenance needs to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to complete repairs accurately.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to minimize downtime.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Perform welding, cutting, and fabrication to maintain and repair plant equipment and structures

Inspect equipment and identify maintenance needs to ensure safe and reliable operation

Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to complete repairs accurately

Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to minimize downtime

Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with safety standards

What Are We Looking For

Millwright experience considered an asset

Demonstrated ability to weld and fabricate using a variety of techniques and materials

Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications

Commitment to safety practices and procedures in an industrial setting

Effective communication and teamwork skills

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post offer pre employment physical examination and background check.

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to apply. Verification of age will be required as a condition of employment.

• Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

What We Offer

$44.16 per hour

Secure, long term employment

Competitive wage and benefits package

Training and development

Opportunities for advancement

Additional Information

This position is part of a unionized environment. Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, benefits, and work schedules, are governed by the applicable collective agreement.

Heidelberg Materials welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.