Journeyperson Welder
Skilled Trades
Date Posted: September 01, 2023
Job Location: Slave Lake
Job Type: Coop
Start: Immediately
Company: West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.
Website: www.westfraser.com
Address: Mitsue Industrial Park PO Box 517, Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada T0G 2A0
Job Description
Are you an experienced Certified Welder looking for an exciting
career opportunity? Are you ready to take ownership and grow an
already dynamic global business? Our Slave Lake Veneer Division has
an opportunity for a:
Journeyperson Welder
Specific duties include:
- Read and interpret blueprints and welding specifications
- Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse
metal using processes such as GTAW and SMAW welding - Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
- Operate brazing and soldering equipment
- Operate metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears, and
rolls - Actively participate in Slave Lake Veneer’s safety program
The successful candidate will possess:
- Welding ticket, Level B or A
- PWP #7 & #10 are preferred
- Heavy industry experience
- Previous experience in a flexible multi skilled work
environment - Strong organizational and communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and team building skills
- Valid driver’s license in AB
West Fraser believes strongly in promoting from within and we
are looking for an individual who is interested in a full-time,
long-term career. The successful candidate should be interested in
future growth opportunities within the company. We offer an
excellent compensation package including excellent benefits and an
outstanding pension plan.
This position is based out of Slave Lake, Alberta. Slave Lake is
located approximately 2.5 hours NW of Edmonton and boasts the
second largest lake in Alberta offering a wide variety of
year-round recreational opportunities. The town of
approximately 7,000 residents has all the amenities of a larger
center yet maintains the outdoor lifestyle of a small community.
For more on Slave Lake, please visit: www.slavelake.ca
If this position sounds like the career for you, apply at
www.westfraser.com/jobs and click
on the green “apply now” at the top of the page.
For more information on West Fraser and our current
opportunities, visit our website at:
www.westfraser.com/jobs
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only
those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Conditions
- Minimum experience: 0 to 1 year
- Minimum educational level: Grade 12 or Equivalent
- Language: English