WELDER II (BAND LEVEL 6)

May 21, 2026

WELDER II (BAND LEVEL 6)

(CRAFTSPERSON II)

Department of Technical Services

(23-Month Contractual Position)

This competition may be used to fill identical positions in this unit within three (3) months of the closing date

All qualified employees are welcome to apply, however preference is given to CUPE members

The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a temporary assignment, subject to departmental approval

DUTIES

Under general supervision, the Welder II will perform skilled work in the design, calibration, construction, repair, and modification of apparatus and equipment used in both laboratory and field environments to support teaching and research programs. The successful applicant will exercise judgment in determining the work layout and variations to choose the appropriate actions for projects. Duties include welding and operating a variety of welding and metal fabrication equipment, such as a cold bar bender, pipe bender, iron worker, sheet metal rollers, metal brake, and metal shears; reading and interpreting blueprints; developing layouts and templates; working in confined spaces or from heights, as required; using welding and cutting processes such as SMAW, GMAW, GTMAW, and FCAW; performing RSW, plasma cutting, water jet cutting, and oxy-acetylene welding; and performing other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience (3-5 years) working as a journeyperson welder welding or fabricating in an industry or university-related environment; graduation from high school, supplemented by the successful completion of a Journeyperson Red Seal certificate in welding, is required; or an equivalent combination and training may be considered. Experience in welding steel, aluminum, and stainless steel; working with pressure systems, pipework, heavy industrial steelwork; and rigging and CAD experience would be considered assets.

SALARY $60,091- $67,257 per annum (CUPE Local 1615)

An upscale hiring step has been applied to this position (Step 6)

CLOSING DATE June 4, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. NST

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; Black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment.

If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process, please contact [email protected] directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.