Welder

Green First Forest Products; Gauteng; On-site; CAD 40 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled welder to join their team, contributing to the fabrication, installation, and repair of essential equipment. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and a commitment to quality, ensuring that all welding services meet high standards. Candidates with a strong background in manufacturing and a passion for maintaining a safe work environment will thrive in this position. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and inclusive workplace, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Participate in implementing best welding techniques for optimal productivity.
• Support maintenance team for repair and installation in a safe manner.

Skills

Welding

Safety Awareness

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

2 Year Welder Course

Red Seal Welding Certificate

Job description

The activity of GreenFirst Forest Products is rooted in the forest! For us, well-managed forests really make sense for our business, our communities, and the environment. We have a deep connection to Canada's forest lands and sustainability. If this commitment to the environment and Canada's forests resonates with you, come join our team.

Position: Welder

Location: Cochrane, ON

GreenFirst is looking for a welder to work within a team to fabricate, install and repair all equipment requiring welding services in the mill. The successful candidate will also provide analysis and evaluate breakdowns and major repairs, be safety-conscious, energetic, and able to understand your role in our team.

Commitment:

• Live up to GreenFirst's values, principles, and guidelines.
• Bring an open and cooperative attitude to your job, contributing to our positive work environment.
• Comply with all health, safety, and environmental standards, as well as applicable regulations and laws.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the implementation of the best techniques for reliability and planning of welding work in factories in order to obtain optimal productivity, quality, efficiency and operating economy.
• Accomplish the task of welder to support the maintenance team for repair, modification, installation and manufacturing in a safe, professional and efficient manner.
• Participate in the search for solutions for the elimination of failures.
• Promote and ensure a safe working environment, seek improvements and maintain the health and safety program.
• Maintain communications programs to keep employees informed.
• Ensure compliance with collective agreements in effect.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Successful completion of a 2 year welder course.
• Preference given to candidates holding a red seal welding certificate.
• 3+ years welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety.
• Commitment to quality and the ability to work as a positive, effective team member.
• Understand and adhere to quality requirements and productivity expectations.
• Ability to pass fit-testing for the wearing of a respirator, if required.
• Language: Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset.

Please send your resume and cover letter to: [e-mail]. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email.

We thank all who apply but will only be contacting those selected for an interview.

GreenFirst Forest Products is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application. GreenFirst Forest Products is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.