Welder/ 3rd Year Apprentice

Canadian Kraft Paper Industries Ltd; The Pas; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Kraft Paper Industries Ltd. in The Pas, Manitoba is seeking a skilled Welder to join our maintenance team. The role involves repairing piping, tanks and equipment, and fabricating pressure piping per QA/QC standards.

You will use SMAW and GTAW techniques on carbon steel, chrome moly, stainless and aluminum, reading blueprints and working safely under union guidelines. The position is full-time, with a starting wage of $47.87 hourly under the Collective Agreement.

Qualifications

• Valid Welder Journeyperson Trade Qualification or 4th year Apprentice.
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings.
• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Holding (or having held previously) a Pressure Welder or CWB ticket is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair piping, storage tanks, equipment and structures in all areas of the site to ensure the mill operates efficiently, and that production and safety objectives are achieved.
• Fabricate, repair, and install pressure piping in compliance with the QA/QC manual.
• Utilize different welding techniques (SMAW, GTAW, etc.) on various materials (carbon, chrome moly, stainless steel, aluminum) for fabrication and repairs of process equipment and structures.
• Comply with all Safety, Health, Environmental and other policies, procedures and requirements.
• From instructions, prints and work orders, organize details of procedures, required materials and tools for the job.
• Ensure work area is maintained in a clean and organized manner.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

Journeyperson Welder / 4th year Apprentice

Tools

SMAW

GTAW

Pressure Welder (asset)

CWB ticket (asset)

Job description

The Pas

Closes: 2026-12-31

Overview

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the welder is accountable to:

• Maintain and repair piping, storage tanks, equipment and structures in all areas of the site to ensure that the mill operates efficiently, and that production and safety objectives are achieved;
• Fabricate, repair, and install pressure piping in compliance with the QA/QC manual;
• Utilize different welding techniques (SMAW, GTAW, etc.) on various materials (carbon, chrome moly, stainless steel, aluminum) for fabrication and repairs of process equipment and structures;
• Comply with all Safety, Health, Environmental and other policies, procedures and requirements;
• From instructions, prints and work orders, organize details of procedures, required materials and tools for the job;
• Ensure work area is maintained in a clean and organized manner;
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and proven safety record;
• Valid Welder Journeyperson Trade Qualification/ 4th year Apprentice
• Proven problem solving and trouble shooting skills;
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to assemble and repair equipment and follow work procedures & processes;
• Ability to work independently and take initiatives;
• Strong interpersonal skills; both verbal and written communication required;
• Holding (or having held previously) a Pressure Welder or CWB ticket is an asset .

This is a unionized position. The starting wage is $47.87 hourly as per the Collective Agreement.

Work Experience

Employment Level

Full-time

Work Conditions

Living in The Pas

The Pas is one of the oldest and most striking settlements in Northern Manitoba. It is truly a place to call home for those that love the outdoors with an abundance of activities such as skiing, hiking, ATV and skidoo trails, camping, boating, hunting and fishing. In Manitoba, these are at their finest! Boasting one of the three true blue lakes in existence, Clearwater Lake’s raw, natural beauty attracts visitors from around the world.

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