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Based out of the Electrical Division Edmonton (EDE) location, the Journeyperson Welder (Structural Steel) will report to the Manufacturing Supervisor of the Fabrication department.
The Journeyperson
Welder will use a variety of welding processes and tools to produce precision parts and to construct Powell Canada products. The positions that we are looking to fill are for the day shift: 3:45am - 2:15 am Monday - Thursday. The successful candidates will initially work the day shift for approximately 1-3 months for training purposes.
Fit-up Weldment per required mechanical engineered drawing and product specifications. Setup CC and CV welding machines to achieve desired quality results. Work with small hand tools, clamps and grinders to fit-up and weld structural steel and sheet metal products.
Perform light maintenance on welding equipment such as replacing contact tips and nozzles, replacing liners and entire weld gun assemblies, replacing drive rolls on wire feeders and safely exchanging shielding gas bottles. Operate plasma cutters and cut materials using power tools or by hand. Participate in Powell's ongoing Safety Training.
Assist Lead
Persons with training and mentoring other employees. Ensure quality by following standard work instructions and identify any potential risks to product quality.
Ability to read or learn to understand various welding symbols. Ability to learn and adhere to all manufacturing policies and practices to ensure adherence to ISO requirements. Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.
Valid
Provincial or Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyperson Welder or Journeyperson Fitter certification. Minimum 2 years of experience, working as Journeyperson in related structural steel fabrication. MIG experience is considered an asset.
Overhead crane ticket is considered an asset (10-80 ton). Forklift operation ticket is considered an asset (3000#-20000#). Safety certifications are an asset for the position. Due to the safety sensitive nature of this position successful candidates will undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol testing upon hire.
Safety sensitive position in a temperature controlled manufacturing or industrial environment with occasional outside activities. Must be able to work from all type of ladders (step ladders, "A" frame ladders and all size extension ladders) and scaffolding. Must be able to climb stairs frequently throughout the shift.
Powell
Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing, valve servicing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. 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. 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.