Journeyman Welder/Fitter

Job Title:

Journeyman Welder/Fitter

Department:

Welding Department

Reports to:

Shop Foreman

Location

Labrador City

Hours of work

66 hour work week minimum

Schedule

Fly In Fly Out- 3 weeks on and 2 weeks off

• 12-hour shift
• Overtime

Salary

From $67,320.00 per year

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent’s responsibilities include the following duties:

• Analyze basic engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly and welding operations.
• Weld components in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions as certified by CWB.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as gas tungsten arc (GTAW), gas metal arc (GMAW), flux-cored arc (FCAW), plasma arc (PAW), shielded metal arc (SMAW), and oxy-acetylene (OAW).
• Operate metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears and other metal straightening and bending machines
• Coordinate with administration and other trades for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently.
• Request equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of required items.
• Assist other trades personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Maintain the equipment in good working condition
• Follow, respect and apply all safety procedures and guidelines and to keep up-to-date in safety procedures. Wear proper safety equipment.
• Occasionally work outside in the various temperatures and environments may be required
• Follow all related activities identified in the Company quality management systems
• Maintain a neat and organized work area.
• Perform other related tasks as required by the immediate supervisor or manager.
• Require his or her work area clean.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma with a reputable trade college
• Must be able to obtain CWB tickets. Company Provided Testing.
• Skill in the use and care of the tools and equipment common to the welding trade
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade
• Attention to detail is essential
• Must be very conscientious of quality control for finished products.
• Must have an excellent team spirit to accomplish final goals and work cooperatively with others
• Must be autonomous and have strong initiative skills
• Must be flexible to work on various products and tasks

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS & INFORMATION:

• RRSP Matching (6%)
• Group Insurance after 3 months probationary period
• Costs associated with Housing and Transportation (to and from) are incurred by CLMW
• Work boots provided after 3 months and intervals of 1 year
• Winter gear provided if required
• Coveralls, toolbox and PPE are provided
• Work week starts on Sunday and ends on the following Saturday. Wages will be paid the following Thursday.
• If an employee works more than 48 hours in a work week, the employee will be entitled to overtime pay which is 1.5 times their hourly wage.
• Pay for annual leave will be paid as 4% of total wages earned on each pay.
• Statutory Holidays:
• • New Years Day
  • Good Friday
  • Canada Day
  • Regatta Day
  • Labour Day
  • Remembrance Day
  • Christmas Day

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

COVID-19 considerations:

All new hires are required to provide proof of vaccinations.

Experience:

• Welding: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Journeyman (preferred)

Work remotely:

• No