Welder Apprentice 1st (Rotating Days)

jci; Nisku; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls Canada in Nisku, AB seeks a Welder Apprentice to fabricate custom prototypes from drawings and assemble production parts using MIG, ARC and TIG in a high-paced cell. You will work with Supervisors and Lead Hands to improve processes and meet customer specifications.

This role requires Alberta Apprentice welder registration, working toward Red Seal or CWB tickets, and the ability to operate various welding processes and metal shaping equipment.

Qualifications

• 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 GMAW and SMAW, all positions.
• Ability to work under supervision and in a team.
• Experience with routine maintenance operations.
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and review blueprints or welding process specifications to ensure designs function as intended.
• Operate welding equipment to fuse metal using GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, PAW, SMAW, OAW, SAW.
• Operate brazing, soldering, and flame-cutting equipment.
• Operate brakes, shears, and other metal forming machines.
• Repair parts by welding extra layers where needed.
• Conduct inspections, repairs, modifications, and retrofits.
• Monitor parts usage and report material issues.
• Maintain accurate task documentation.
• Stay updated on safety, compliance, and repair techniques.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Welder Apprentice

Red Seal/CWB tickets

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Apprentice Welder (Alberta) registration

Enrolled in trade school

Red Seal/CWB ticket pursuit

Tools

GMAW

SMAW

GTAW

Job description

Title:

Welder Apprentice

Department:

Welding

Reports To:

ProductionSupervisor

Overview

The WelderApprenticeis responsible forthe 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,ARCand TIG welding processes.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Read,interpret, and reviewblueprints or welding process specifications;ensure drawings and specifications will function as designed inenvironmentintended 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).

• Operatebrazing, soldering, andmanual 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.

• Conducttechnical inspections,repairs, modifications,and retrofits.

• Monitorpartsusage and report on any material issues.

• Ensure accuracy and completion of assigned tasks and projects.

• Keep detailed andaccuratereports and documentation.

• Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology, compliance,and repair techniques.

• Performs all dutiesin accordance withSilent-Aire Limited Partnership safety program standards and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Code.

• Other duties asrequired.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Registeredas anApprenticeWelderin 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 ofJourneypersonWelders, 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 berequired.

• Must have the physical ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 35 lbs.

• Travel to off-site locations may berequired.

• Always adhere to safety policies (wear protective equipment).

• Overtime asrequired.

• Hazards associated withthe 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,JourneypersonWelder,and theProductionSupervisor.

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. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.