Licensed Journeyperson Welder - 210417

Job Title: Licensed Journeyperson Welder

Pay Rate: $43.50/Hour

Duration: 6 to 8+ Months contract with high possibility for extension or FTE conversion

Location: 1026- 30 Ave, Nisku, AB-T9E0S2 (Onsite)

Client: Johnson Controls

Shift Clarifications:
Day Shift: - 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off. 6a to 6p

Night Shift: - Monday - Thursday 6p to 5:30a

Aluminum and steel welding – CWB 47.1 FCAW and GMAW, 47.2

Description:

• The Journeyperson Welder is responsible for the 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 re-set parameters using MIG, ARC, and TIG welding processes.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Read, interpret, and review blueprints or welding process specifications; ensure drawings and specifications will function as designed in environment intended 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).
• Operate brazing, soldering, and manual 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.
• Conduct technical inspections, repairs, modifications, and retrofits.
• Monitor parts usage and report on any material issues.
• Ensure accuracy and completion of assigned tasks and projects.
• Keep detailed and accurate reports and documentation.
• Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology, compliance, and repair techniques.
• Assist in training, directing, and supervision of junior employees and apprentices, inspecting and certifying their work.
• Performs all duties in accordance with Silent-Aire Limited Partnership safety program standards and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act,
• Regulations, and Code.
• Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Licensed Journeyperson Welder.
• 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.
• Experience with routine maintenance operations.
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.

Company Description

The staffing solutions division of GDKN is a leading provider of end-to-end solutions in the temporary staffing space. With companies across the globe laying critical emphasis on their human resources management, demand for temporary staffing is rapidly growing because it improves focus on core/critical activities and can be adapted to the seasonal nature of business, addresses business uncertainties and the demand for rapid growth. In short, temporary staffing creates a very nimble human capital platform which allows organizations to maximize their productivity and flexibility at all times.

Company DescriptionThe staffing solutions division of GDKN is a leading provider of end-to-end solutions in the temporary staffing space. With companies across the globe laying critical emphasis on their human resources management, demand for temporary staffing is rapidly growing because it improves focus on core/critical activities and can be adapted to the seasonal nature of business, addresses business uncertainties and the demand for rapid growth. In short, temporary staffing creates a very nimble human capital platform which allows organizations to maximize their productivity and flexibility at all times.