Welder Level 1

Russel Metals (CDN); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base rate

Profit-sharing plan

Benefits program

Pension plan

Development and Growth Opportunities

Various incentive and recognition程序

Job summary

Russel Metals in Winnipeg South is seeking a Welder for a day-shift role that will rotate with production demands. You will read drawings, perform welding and tacking on various steel grades, and operate shop equipment in a safety-sensitive environment.

The job requires trade-tested/welding certification (CWB, Red Seal) and ability to communicate in English. Pre-employment medical and drug evaluation are required.

Qualifications

• Read drawings to confirm product conformance and measure accurately.
• Must be trade-tested or hold welding fabrication certification (CWB, Red Seal).
• Experience welding various grades and thicknesses; follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Read drawings and measure accurately to confirm product conformance.
• Welding and tacking of various grades, thicknesses and types of metals.
• Use welding equipment and hand tools (grinder, drills, bandsaw).
• Operate an overhead crane and forklift.
• Assist at other work centres as required, including metal cutting, forming, and machining.

Skills

Reading drawings

Measurement accuracy

Safety-conscious

English communication

Welding workmanship

Education

Trade-certified (CWB/Red Seal)

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

GMAW welding

SMAW welding

GTAW welding

Job description

Russel Metals is one of the largest metals distribution companies in North America, with a growing focus on value-added processing. It carries on business in three segments: metals service centers, energy field stores and steel distributors. Its network of metals service centers carries an extensive line of metal products in a wide range of sizes, shapes and specifications, including carbon hot rolled and cold finished steel, pipe and tubular products, stainless steel, aluminum and other non-ferrous specialty metals. Its energy field stores carry a specialized product line focused on the needs of energy industry customers. Its steel distributors operations act as master distributors selling steel in large volumes to other steel service centers and large equipment manufacturers mainly on an "as is" basis.

Reasons to Join Our Team!

• Competitive base rate
• Profit-sharing plan
• Benefits program
• Pension plan
• Development and Growth Opportunities
• Various incentive and recognition programs

Job Summary:

We are seeking an individual for the position of Welder in our Winnipeg South (1510 Clarence Ave) location.

Initially, this is a day-shift position that will turn into a rotating shift as business levels dictate, with employees rotating between day, evening, and night shifts according to the established production schedule.

Our work environment is safety sensitive and will require the successful applicant to undergo a pre-employment medical and drug evaluation.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Read drawings and measure accurately to confirm product conformance
• Welding and tacking of various grades, thicknesses and types of metals
• Use various welding equipment and hand tools such as grinder, drills, bandsaw, etc.
• Operate an overhead crane and forklift
• Assisting at other work centers in the shop as required. This may involve various aspects of metal cutting, forming, and machining.

Education and Skills Required:

• Prior experience as a Fitter-Welder
• Experience tacking and welding with GMAW, SMAW, FCAW/MCAW and/or GTAW process on various grades, thicknesses, and types of steel.
• Should be trade-tested or have certification related to Welding and Fabrication (CWB, Red Seal, etc.)
• Safety-conscious and able to follow safety procedures and guidelines.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to communicate in English

We are an organization that is committed to the principles of Employment Equity which includes maintaining a fair, equitable and diverse workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.