Welder (Chilliwack)

Welder (Chilliwack)

11 Nov
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Aerotek
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Chilliwack

11 Nov

Aerotek

Chilliwack

Job Title: Welder Job Description

This role focuses on welding and fabricating a wide range of steel and stainless steel products in a large, well-equipped facility that specializes in new product development and advanced mobile transport equipment solutions. You will work at your own welding station, contributing to both production and repair work across multiple divisions, while having access to training, apprenticeships, and opportunities for career growth.

Responsibilities

- Weld and fabricate products according to specifications and quality standards.

- Perform mostly MIG welding using solid wire and metal core processes.

- Carry out welding primarily in the horizontal position, with vertical and overhead welding considered an asset.

- Weld mainly steel and stainless steel materials, with very little to no aluminum work.

- Work with material thicknesses ranging from 12 gauge up to 1 ¼ inch.

- Repair products by cutting out and replacing damaged sections.

- Complete sub-assemblies for production, including layout, fitting, tacking, and welding of components.

- Operate manual and semi-automatic welding equipment, as well as brazing, soldering, brake, shear, grinding, and related tools.

- Read, interpret, and understand layouts, measurements, and blueprints, including drawings and revisions as directed.

- Attend training, production, and safety meetings as required.

- Perform other related duties as needed to support production and new product development.

- Contribute to new product development work at the Rosedale location, supporting innovative equipment lines.

Essential Skills

- Welding Level C certification.

- Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure.

- Reliable transportation to and from the facility.

- Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs.

- Proficiency in welding and fabrication, including MIG welding.

- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and layouts.





- Strong measuring skills and attention to detail.

- Capability to operate grinding, plasma cutting, and related fabrication equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Welder Trade Certification.

- CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau) certification.

- Experience with solid wire and metal core welding processes.

- Experience in steel welding and stainless steel welding.

- Background in stainless pipe and pipe welding.

- Exposure to aluminum welding, even though it is minimal in this role.

- Experience with TIG welding and metal core welding.

- Comfort with MIG welding in various positions, including horizontal, vertical, and overhead.

- Openness to working afternoon shifts.

- Interest in new product development and working across multiple divisions.

Why Work Here?

You join a growing operation that is actively expanding its production, offering strong potential for advancement for those who want to build a long-term career. Apprenticeships, structured training, and cross-training opportunities allow you to develop new skills and gain exposure to multiple divisions and locations. Promotions are often filled internally, supporting clear pathways for progression into roles such as team lead and beyond. The culture emphasizes supportive, caring, and friendly leadership that is invested in employee success, with regular recognition initiatives, quarterly lunches, and a focus on continuous improvement. Once you transition to permanent status, you receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance,



RRSP contributions up to a percentage of base earnings, and an annual boot allowance, all within a workplace that values safety, professional growth, and long-term stability.

Work Environment

You work in a large facility where each welder has their own dedicated station, providing a stable and organized work area. The workplace includes a variety of divisions and product lines, such as trailer repair in a Trailer Craft division performing certified repairs, a concrete pump division focused on new concrete pumps, equipment for pipelines, limited farm equipment including automated blueberry pickers, an avalanche product line, and innovative new product lines for hydrogen power generation and bio-waste equipment such as shredders and choppers. Multiple shift options are available, including a day shift (approximately 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday to Friday), an afternoon shift (approximately 2:45 pm to 1:00 am, Monday to Thursday), as well as additional configurations like a 3x12 weekend shift and four-day day or afternoon shifts, providing flexibility in scheduling. The facility uses a range of welding and fabrication technologies, including MIG, TIG, grinding, plasma cutting, and related equipment. The dress code requires standard welding attire, including appropriate workwear (STWB), a welding helmet, and gloves, supporting a safety-focused, professional industrial environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rosedale, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.22 - $46.53/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rosedale,BC.

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