Welder Apprentice

Johnson Controls; Nisku; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is looking for a Welder Apprentice who is responsible for fabricating custom prototypes from drawings and overseeing quality in a fast-paced production environment. Candidates should be registered as an apprentice and possess valid welding certifications. The position offers various shifts and requires strong communication and team collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Registered apprentice in Alberta.
• Valid welding certifications required.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate metal structures using various welding processes.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Maintain welding equipment and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Registered as an apprentice welder

Enrolled in a recognized trade school

Valid welding certification (GMAW, SMAW)

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Overview

Job Description

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

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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.
• Performs 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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