1st / 2nd year Apprentice Field Welders
Company
The Welding Shop
Location
Calgary, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via Indeed
Job Description
We are currently searching for apprentice site welders / installers for our continually growing team.
The Welding Shop was founded in 1969 with some of our staff being here for over 30 years. This amount of experience helps us to provide the highest level of professional service to the welding industry, and to always be proactive so that safety is never compromised.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Aerial Platform and Fall Arrest
-WHMISS 2015
-CSTS 2020
REQUIREMENTS:
- Work cooperatively and effectively with others on your team, good communication, ability to take on self-directed tasks when needed, working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
- Ensure safe work practices are adhered to and appropriate PPE is always worn.
- Operate equipment such as welding machines, grinders and torches.
- On site installations of structural steel, hand railing and installation of misc. metals.
• -_Pay will be assed by experience and position hire for_
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
• Dental care
• Extended health care
Experience:
• Welding: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
• CWB ticket (preferred)
• Arial platform ticket (preferred)
• Fall arrest ticket. (preferred)
Work Location: In person
The Welding Shop was founded in 1969 with some of our staff being here for over 30 years. This amount of experience helps us to provide the highest level of professional service to the welding industry, and to always be proactive so that safety is never compromised.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Aerial Platform and Fall Arrest
-WHMISS 2015
-CSTS 2020
REQUIREMENTS:
- Work cooperatively and effectively with others on your team, good communication, ability to take on self-directed tasks when needed, working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
- Ensure safe work practices are adhered to and appropriate PPE is always worn.
- Operate equipment such as welding machines, grinders and torches.
- On site installations of structural steel, hand railing and installation of misc. metals.
• -_Pay will be assed by experience and position hire for_
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
• Dental care
• Extended health care
Experience:
• Welding: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
• CWB ticket (preferred)
• Arial platform ticket (preferred)
• Fall arrest ticket. (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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