Welding Apprentice

**2nd or 3rd Year Welding Apprentice**

**COMPANY**

Since 1973, Alta-Fab has been providing innovative, high-quality remote workforce housing and modular solutions to industries across Alberta and Western Canada. Here at Alta-Fab we pride ourselves on providing our clients with innovative, high-quality modular solutions, designed to meet the industrial space and remote housing needs for any industry.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- General shop labour duties as required
- Blueprint reading
- Welding - gas metal arc, wire feed, metal core, etc.
- Grinding and cutting (oxy-acetylene or other means)
- Shipping and receiving of welding material
- Other duties as required

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- A strong commitment to safety and a safety leader
- Currently registered and in good standing with the Alberta Apprenticeship Board in the Welding program an asset
- Proficient and able to work safely with a wide variety of hand and power tools and materials required of the trade
- Must be able to work independently or in a group/team setting as an effective learner / listener
- Ability to work in a physical demanding position and a fast paced team environment
- Ability to work in an indoor confined work area environment
- The following certifications would be considered an asset:

- Fall Arrest
- Forklift
- Aerial lift
- Overhead crane
- Valid Class 5 license and abstract required
- Position requires vehicle to drive to an from Nisku on a daily basis
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Work Location: In person