Welder Apprentice 1st (Rotating Days)

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Alberta; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Silent-Aire Limited Partnership in Alberta is seeking a Welder Apprentice to fabricate custom prototypes and production parts using MIG, ARC and TIG, following drawings and customer specifications in a fast-paced setting.

You will work under supervision with Supervisors, perform welding, brazing and metal shaping, and ensure safety compliance while maintaining accurate documentation and continuous improvement in work cells.

Qualifications

• Registered as an Apprentice Welder in Alberta and enrolled in a recognized trade school.
• Working towards Interprovincial Red Seal or CWB tickets.
• Valid GMAW and SMAW welding certifications in all positions.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and review blueprints or welding process specifications; ensure drawings and specifications will function as designed in the environment intended for use.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, PAW, SMAW, OAW, resistance welding and 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 material issues.
• Ensure accuracy and completion of assigned tasks and projects.
• Keep detailed and accurate reports and documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Education

Registered as Apprentice Welder in Alberta

Enrolled in recognized trade school

Red Seal or CWB tickets in progress

Job description

Title

Welder Apprentice

Department

Welding

Reports To

Production Supervisor

Overview

The Welder Apprentice 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 the 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 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.
• Perform 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 in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), certified in all positions.
• Ability to work under the supervision of Journeyperson Welders, as part of a team, and independently in a busy environment.
• Experience with routine maintenance operations.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work well under pressure with strong attention to detail.

Working Conditions

• 24/7 availability may be required.
• Must have the physical ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 35 lbs.
• 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, Journeyperson Welder, and the Production Supervisor.

Accommodation

Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates, and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential.