Welder - Red Deer, AB

Kings Energy Services Ltd; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kings Energy Services Ltd is seeking an Apprentice or Journeyman Welder for its Red Deer, Alberta location. This permanent, full-time role involves welding fittings, piping and vessels with precision, operating welding equipment safely, and following established procedures in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include producing quality welds, maintaining calibration of tools, recording in-process orders, and collaborating with the team.

Qualifications

• Ability to weld vertical, flat, and overhead welds with good penetration and quality
• Experience reading tape measures, angle finders, blueprint drawings and cut lists

Responsibilities

• Operate the welding equipment in a safe manner
• Produce strong penetrated welds that are smooth and non-porous
• Follow procedures and use jigs/fixtures for welding
• Ensure calibration of tools/equipment
• Maintain output to minimize delays
• Maintain an orderly work area
• Communicate effectively with colleagues
• Assist others in the area
• Maintain records for in-process orders for traceability
• Demonstrate safety-conscious attitude
• Travel to other branch locations
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Skills

Welding vertical/flat/overhead

Blueprint reading

Tape measure & angle finder

Tools

STT equipment experience

Overhead Crane certificate

Forklift certificate

Skid Steer certificate

Job description

Welder - Red Deer

Our Manufacturing department is excited to be adding to its dynamic, fun and culture-driven team. Kings is currently seeking its next committed team member to fill the role of an Apprentice or Journeyman Welder based out of our Red Deer, Alberta branch. This is a permanent full-time position.

Position Summary:

The Welder responsible for welding fittings (including valves and drilling equipment), piping and vessels. This individual will be able to work on projects with little supervision. They will operate appropriate equipment according to customer or employer specifications by putting together mechanical structures or parts with a great deal of precision.

Position Responsibilities

• Operate the welding equipment in a safe manner


• Produce strong penetrated welds that are smooth, non-porous, and consistent


• Follow procedures and use appropriate jigs and fixtures for the welding process


• Ensure that only calibrated tools and equipment are used


• Maintain/produce a level of output that will minimize production delays


• Maintain an orderly work area


• Communicate effectively with other workers in the manufacturing department


• Assist other individuals in area when needed.


• Evaluate and maintain all records associated with in process orders to maintain traceability of materials as required


• Demonstrate and emphasize a safety conscience attitude


• Travel to other branch locations


• Other tasks as they are assigned

We Are On The Search For

• Ability to weld vertical, flat, and overhead welds with good penetration and a quality appearance as well as carbon and stainless steel


• Skill to operate propane, natural gas and acetylene torches


• Capability to lift 50 pounds


• Physical ability to work and weld in awkward positions such as kneeling, lying down, and overhead


• Demonstrated understanding of QHSE Procedures that relate to the Manufacturing functions


• Demonstrated ability to effectively work within complex, fast-moving work environment under minimal supervision


• Ability to work as a positive contributing member within team environment


• Familiar with applicable design code requirements


• Experience with reading tape measures, angle finders, blueprint drawings and cut lists


• Understanding of fractions and angles


• Problem-solving and organizational skills

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• STT equipment experience is considered an asset


• Overhead Crane, Forklift, and Skid Steer certificates an assets.

Working Conditions

• Shop environment.


• Very hands-on role with standing for long periods and frequent kneeling, lifting, bending daily.


• Steel-toed boots are required.


• Annual holiday closures.


• 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday to Friday some overtime and weekends as required.


• Required to pass a pre-employment drug test as this is considered a safety-sensitive position.