Welder – Heavy Equipment Shop

Welder – Heavy Equipment Shop


Company
Sureway Construction Group
Location
Edmonton, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
7 days ago
Via
via SimplyHired

Job Description
Overview:

Welder – Heavy Equipment Shop

Sureway Construction is one of Alberta’s largest heavy construction contractors, involved in; civil earthworks and grading, utilities and offsite, mine operation and aggregate extraction.

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Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Schedule: 10+ Hours per day (day shift), 5 & 2, OT after 8hr/day or 44hr/week

Location: Shop: 9175 – 14 Street NW, Edmonton, AB

We Offer:
• Tool/Boot Allowance
• Benefits, RRSP/TFSA Matching
• Air Exchange Units
• Specialty Dealer Training Provided with Certification
• 38 Bay State of the Art Shop with dedicated Engine, Transmission and Machining Bays
• Specific Manufacturer Tooling with Software and Diagnostics
• Sureway is a Repair Facility, not a component exchange shop; providing our technicians with a sense of ownership

Requirements:
• Full Complement of Hand Tools
• Personal Reliable Vehicle
• CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support

Pre-employment:
• Drug and alcohol testing which may be swab or urine depending on site requirements
• Successful completion of Company Orientation and site-specific orientation
• Fitness to Work Assessment

Welder – Heavy Equipment Shop Qualifications:
• Must be a Red Seal Journeyperson Welder or 3rd year apprentice.
• In good standing with AIT.
• Off Road experience is REQUIRED.
• Must have experience in 1/16 metal core and 3/32 flux core is essential to this position.
• Experience on variety of heavy-duty equipment including agriculture equipment.
• Fabrication experience is an asset.
• Experience with gouging and metal prep.
• Capable of working independently, as well as, in a team environment. Adept to efficiently and effectively working unsupervised.
• Capable of working in a physically demanding multi-tasking work environment.
• Exceptional organization and cleanliness skills are REQUIRED.

Welder – Heavy Equipment Shop Responsibilities:
• Repairing and fabrication of various makes of heavy civil construction mobile equipment.
• Able to work safely in a challenging work environment.
• Read and interpret blue prints or welding process specifications.
• Follow directions given in layouts, drawings and work orders.
• Welding of various heavy equipment attachments and components utilizing MCAW and FCAW.
• Use of overhead cranes.
• Ensures workmanship throughout the manufacturing process and on finished goods that meets or exceeds the cost, quality and schedule expectations.
• Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture
• This is a general responsibilities list and does not include all responsibilities required of the position

Sureway Construction Group adheres to employment equity and equal opportunity programs. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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