Welder Apprentice

4 weeks ago

Acheson, Canada Powell Full time

About the Role

The Second Year Apprentice Welder will be responsible for using various welding processes and tools to produce precision parts and construct Powell Canada products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Fitting up weldments according to mechanical engineered drawings and product specifications.
  • Working with small hand tools, clamps, and grinders to fit up and weld structural steel or sheet metal products.
  • Producing a variety of products to meet dimensional specifications of mechanical engineered drawings.
  • Determining where each weld is to be performed and meeting size and length requirements within given tolerance.
  • Measuring and marking sheet metal according to drawings or templates.
  • Meeting cosmetic or appearance specifications, which may require grinding welds and sheet metal buffing.
  • Operating metalworking machines to cut, punch, drill, shape, or straighten sheet metal.
  • Grinding and buffing seams, joints, and rough surfaces.
  • Performing light maintenance on welding and cutting equipment, small power tools, and fume extractors.
  • Maintaining cleanliness of work area and meeting Powell Quality System requirements.
  • Performing light maintenance on welding equipment, such as replacing contact tips and nozzles, liners, and entire weld gun assemblies.
  • Operating plasma cutters and cutting materials using power tools or by hand.
  • Participating in Powell's ongoing Safety Training.
  • Promoting a safety culture and attending all safety meetings.
  • Ensuring quality by following standard work instructions and identifying potential risks to product quality.
  • Ensuring work areas remain clean and well organized.

Requirements

  • Minimum education level of a High School diploma.
  • Completion of 2nd year in a Welding program.
  • Registered Apprentice with AIT (or other provincial programs).
  • CWB Certification is considered an asset, preferably FCAW S-classification all position.
  • Structural steel fabrication experience is considered an asset.
  • Familiarity with MES (Manufacturing and Execution System).
  • Safety certifications are an asset for the position.
  • CSTS 2020 will be required before start date.
  • Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, successful candidates will undergo pre-employment substance abuse and medical testing upon hire.

Working Conditions

  • Safety-sensitive position in a temperature-controlled manufacturing or industrial environment with occasional outside activities.
  • Required to wear personnel protective equipment at all times (hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety harnesses, and respirators) when required.
  • Must be able to work from all types of ladders (step ladders, "A" frame ladders, and all-size extension ladders).
  • Working around loud machinery.

Physical Requirements

  • Able to maintain body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.
  • Bending the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extending arms and hands in any direction in a repetitive manner continuously.
  • Continuous standing, walking 50-300 foot distances for long periods of time with only occasional sitting.
  • Able to lift up to 10-20lbs frequently throughout the shift and occasionally 50lbs.
  • Able to frequently look over shoulders, work with both arms above shoulders, and use both arms at full length frequently.
  • Using upper extremities to apply or exert a force continuously up to 20lbs throughout the shift and occasionally 100lbs.
  • Typing, punching, or applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.
  • Perceiving size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with the fingertips.

About Powell Canada

Powell Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of Powell Industries, located in Houston, Texas. Globally, we have over 70 years of experience. Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary, and Montreal.

Powell strives to create one unified company through training, communication, and leadership. We offer diversified services based on our customer's needs, keeping us on the cutting edge of new products and services within our industry.

Your Partner in Safety

Successful candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for any employer. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Powell Canada, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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