B-Pressure TIG Welder
Company
TIW WESTERN Inc
Location
Calgary, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
9 hours ago
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Job Description
Job Summary
TIW WESTERN Inc. is an established Calgary based manufacturing company and recognized leading supplier of heat transfer and combustion equipment.
We are looking for B-pressure welders with TIG experience in our Calgary fabrication shop.
Reporting to the Welding Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible to accurately fabricate components in a safe and productive environment.
Responsibilities and Duties
· Ensure work instructions are carried out as per Supervisor or Lead Hand’s directives.
· Ensure tolerances and specifications are met per company standards.
· Demonstrate competency in GTAW, GMAW, SMAW and MCAW.
· Meet assigned production goals and objectives.
· Comply with company safety and quality standards.
· Perform fitting and welding duties safely, accurately and in a timely manner.
Qualifications and Skills
· Above average proficiency in TIG welding and ability to TIG weld using both hands will be considered an asset.
· Current Alberta Journeyman Welding Ticket required.
· B-Pressure Welding certificate required.
· 5 years previous pressure piping welding experience required.
· Ability to read and interpret shop drawings.
· Ability to read and interpret welding procedures.
· Ability to use the facility equipment: Overhead cranes, forklift, manlift and rigging equipment.
· Sub-Arc welding considered an asset.
Wages and Benefits
· TIW Western Inc. provides competitive rates and benefits package in a safe, progressive non-union environment.
· This is a fulltime position on a 4 days per week x 10 hours per day schedule, from Monday to Thursday. Occasional overtime may be available.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
• Company events
• Dental care
Ability to commute/relocate:
• Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
• Welding: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
TIW WESTERN Inc. is an established Calgary based manufacturing company and recognized leading supplier of heat transfer and combustion equipment.
We are looking for B-pressure welders with TIG experience in our Calgary fabrication shop.
Reporting to the Welding Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible to accurately fabricate components in a safe and productive environment.
Responsibilities and Duties
· Ensure work instructions are carried out as per Supervisor or Lead Hand’s directives.
· Ensure tolerances and specifications are met per company standards.
· Demonstrate competency in GTAW, GMAW, SMAW and MCAW.
· Meet assigned production goals and objectives.
· Comply with company safety and quality standards.
· Perform fitting and welding duties safely, accurately and in a timely manner.
Qualifications and Skills
· Above average proficiency in TIG welding and ability to TIG weld using both hands will be considered an asset.
· Current Alberta Journeyman Welding Ticket required.
· B-Pressure Welding certificate required.
· 5 years previous pressure piping welding experience required.
· Ability to read and interpret shop drawings.
· Ability to read and interpret welding procedures.
· Ability to use the facility equipment: Overhead cranes, forklift, manlift and rigging equipment.
· Sub-Arc welding considered an asset.
Wages and Benefits
· TIW Western Inc. provides competitive rates and benefits package in a safe, progressive non-union environment.
· This is a fulltime position on a 4 days per week x 10 hours per day schedule, from Monday to Thursday. Occasional overtime may be available.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
• Company events
• Dental care
Ability to commute/relocate:
• Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
• Welding: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
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