Welder Apprentice/ Westech

Welder Apprentice, Westech LOCATION: Westech - Nisku, AB TYPE: Full Time

SUMMARY: Welding and fabrication of truck and trailer mounted vacuum units and tank fabrication, as well. POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Apprentice with Valid Alberta Apprenticeship Bluebook
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Completed technical training and hours
• Previous experience in tank fabrication a definite asset
• Ability to read and interpret Engineered drawings or welding process specifications and schematics
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills and able work effectively in a diverse, fast-paced working environment Capability of working overtime as required
• Safety minded individual, willingness and commitment to receiving both required and ongoing mandatory safety training as a condition of employment
• Ability to work closely with Journeyman

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand weld types, welding materials, tools, and equipment
• Cleans, checks for defects and shapes component parts, sometimes using a cutting torch
• Fitting and Fabrication of materials
• Provide general clean up and ongoing monitoring and maintenance of the work areas

SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Employees must:

• work in compliance with the appropriate safety legislation/regulations/safety policies
• report any known workplace hazard or safety violations
• cooperate with their workplace’s Safety Committee or health and safety representative
• use any safety equipment, protective devices or clothing required
• not remove or make ineffective any protective device required by the Company or by the regulations.
• Able to lift 50 lbs, standing on feet for long periods
• Lifting, pulling, climbing, standing, sitting, lying down, squatting and kneeling and managing equipment and tools

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Plant
• Cold weather

WHY WORK AT JJE?

• Talented, dedicated and passionate team to work with
• Exceptional best-in-class products and service offerings for our customers
• Market-competitive compensation package with annual increase opportunities
• Robust Group Benefits that are 100% paid for by the Company – inclusive of Health, Dental, Life, Disability and Travel coverage
• Paid Personal Days
• Charitable Giving Program
• Educational Scholarship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer Matching Retirement Savings Plan
• Federally recognized as a certified Employment Equity organization
• Member of multiple provincial safety programs and COR certified
• Our Core People Values: Leadership, Customer Excellence, Integrity, Inspiration, Teamwork, Innovation and Ambition

WHO WE ARE: As the leading distributor of public works equipment, Joe Johnson Equipment (JJE) provides mobile infrastructure-maintenance equipment to municipalities and contractors across Canada and the US. Through our branch network, we sell, rent, lease, service and support vacuum trucks, refuse & recycling collection vehicles, street sweepers, sewer cleaners, and inspection cameras. JJE is a leading manufacturer of code vacuum equipment under the Westech Vac Systems brand. JJE and Westech also share a sense of pride in our work, our employees’ development and success, and building exceptional lifetime relationships with our customers. JJE is a dynamic and growing organization, focused on maintaining an “employer of choice” culture. We have a stable, team-based, and collaborative work environment that drives our organization to be best-in-class within our industry. We offer opportunities across Canada and the U.S. and are committed to providing challenging and rewarding career paths for our employees. JJE provides very competitive compensation packages, robust group benefits and an opportunity to grow professionally. JJE is a proud subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation. _____________________________________________________________________________________ If you are looking for a new opportunity, then we at Joe Johnson Equipment welcome your application. We encourage applications from all qualified persons, however only those who are being considered for the position will be contacted. If you are contacted for an interview and require any accommodation, please notify HR in advance and we will provide applicable accommodation. #LPJ

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