Welder-machinist

Welder-machinist


Company
UFP Canada Inc.
Location
Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle, Quebec
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$25–$35 an hour
Posted
1 day ago
Via
via Jobillico

Job Description
- Perform the various welding tasks required to repair equipment.
- Fabricate equipment and mechanical components based on drawings, diagrams, or verbal instructions.
- Take precise measurements to meet tolerance requirements.
- Perform various machining tasks.
- Weld and braze materials required for individual projects.
- Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.
- Weld components using welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead).
- Repair broken or cracked parts.
- Assemble manufactured parts into complete equipment: operate and test the equipment to ensure it functions properly.
- Perform conventional alignment on machinery.
- Complete reports.
- Keep the work environment clean and safe.
- Demonstrate initiative
- Perform all other related tasks as requested by the supervisor.

Benefits:

Life insurance (after 3 months)
Company events
Employee assistance programs
Health, medical, dental, and vision insurance (after 3 months)
RRSP (after 1 year)
Long-term disability insurance (after 3 months)
Employment Type: Full-Time

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Q What is the federal minimum wage for interprovincial truck driver jobs in Canada as of 2026?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, the minimum wage for drivers in federally regulated sectors is $18.50 per hour effective January 1 2026. Overtime pay at 1.5 times the rate applies after 8 hours daily or 40 hours weekly under the Canada Labour Code. This rate covers interprovincial trucking operations across provinces.
Q How many hours can a commercial driver legally work per week in Canada before mandatory rest in 2026?
As per Transport Canada, commercial drivers may work a maximum of 70 hours in any 7 consecutive days under the Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations. Drivers must take 10 hours of off-duty time including 8 consecutive hours in a sleeper berth or rest facility. Electronic logging devices must record all cycles starting April 2026.
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As per provincial ministries of transportation, applicants need a valid Class 1 licence with air brake endorsement and a current medical certificate renewed every 5 years for drivers under age 65. A clean driving abstract from the last 3 years and completion of the mandatory entry-level training program are also required before hiring.
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As per Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada, foreign drivers require a valid job offer from a Canadian employer, an LMIA or exemption proof, a valid Class 1 licence from their home country, and a medical exam completed within the last 12 months. Applications must be submitted online with proof of ties to the home country by December 2026 deadlines.
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