Welder Apprentice

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Nisku; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a dedicated Apprentice Welder to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for fabricating custom prototypes and metal structures, ensuring quality and adherence to specifications. You'll work with advanced welding techniques and collaborate with experienced professionals to enhance your skills. This position offers the chance to grow in a supportive environment, with opportunities for advancement as you work towards your Interprovincial Red Seal or CWB tickets. If you're ready to take on challenges in a fast-paced setting and develop your craft, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Registered apprentice welder in Alberta, enrolled in trade school.
• Valid welding certification in GMAW and SMAW required.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate custom prototypes and metal structures using various welding processes.
• Read and interpret blueprints and welding specifications.

Skills

MIG Welding

ARC Welding

TIG Welding

Blueprint Reading

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Registered as an apprentice welder in Alberta

Enrolled in a recognized trade school

Tools

Welding Equipment

Metal Shaping Machines

Flame-Cutting Equipment

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Silent-Aire Limited Partnership is a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson Controls. Silent-Aire is a technology driven company that designs, engineers and manufactures hyperscale cooling and modular data center solutions.

JOIN A GROWING INDUSTRY!

In the Edmonton region we have manufacturing facilities in Edmonton, Sherwood Park and Nisku.

We offer various shifts:

• Rotating Day Shift (continental)
• Monday to Thursday Nightshift
• Weekend Nightshift (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)

Title: Apprentice Welder
Department: Welding
Reports To: Welding Supervisor

Overview
The Apprentice Welder is responsible for the fabrication of custom prototypes from supplied drawings, fabrication of custom jigs and fixtures to produce production parts that meet customer specifications, as well as the fabrication of metal structures using jigs and fixtures in a high paced production environment. This position will work with Supervisors and Lead Hands to ensure continuous improvements in work cells, hitting quotas, and welding according to pre-set parameters using MIG, ARC and TIG welding processes.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and review blueprints or welding process specifications; ensure drawings and specifications will function as designed in environment intended for use.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), plasma arc welding (PAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), oxy-acetylene welding (OAW), resistance welding, and submerged arc welding (SAW).
• Operate brazing, soldering, and manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment.
• Operate metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears, and other metal straightening and bending machines.
• Repair parts of metal products by welding on extra layers.
• Conduct technical inspections, repairs, modifications, and retrofits.
• Monitor parts usage and report on any material issues.
• Ensure accuracy and completion of assigned tasks and projects.
• Keep detailed and accurate reports and documentation.
• Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology, compliance, and repair techniques.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Silent-Aire Limited Partnership safety program standards and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Code.
• Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Registered as an apprentice welder in Alberta and enrolled in a recognized trade school.
• Working towards Interprovincial Red Seal or CWB tickets.
• Valid welding certification, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), certified in all positions.
• Ability to work under the supervision of journeyman electricians, as part of a team, and independently in a busy environment.
• Experience with routine maintenance operations.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail.

Working Conditions

• 24/7 availability may be required.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50lb.
• Travel to off-site locations may be required.
• Always adhere to safety policies (wear protective equipment).
• Overtime as required.
• Hazards associated with the trade.
• Work both indoors and outdoors, occasionally at heights. May be exposed to construction sites.

Contacts

• Communication is primarily internal to the assigned work team, Journeyman Welder, and the Welding Supervisor.