Journeyperson Welder

Company: Finning Canada

Number of Openings: 4

Worker Type: Permanent

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Finning is growing fast—and so are the opportunities! We are currently hiring a Journeyperson Welder in our Prince George shop. • Wage: $50.25 - $55.84 (probationary rate - full rate) • Double time paid on Sundays • Shift: 7x7 continuous shift • Paid Time Off in Year 1: Vacation & Sick time • 6% Employer paid pension, plus up to 1% additional • 6% voluntary Employee Share Purchase, earns 2% Finning match • 100% Employer paid medical benefits • CAT certified training: Additional certifications and skill development paid for by Finning

Job Description:

Maintain and repair Caterpillar Construction Equipment, Mining Equipment and Expanded Mining Equipment

Component rebuild and repair

Some Manufacturing

Perform routine maintenance work

Occasional work at heights and confined spaces

Frequent bending, squatting, climbing, and lifting/pushing of up to 45 pounds without assistance

Complete technical documentation (service reports, warranty, crossover notes)

Interact with customers, sales support, and the rest of the Finning team

Work with the Service Supervisor and Leadhand on various tasks as required

Qualifications

Journeyperson Welder Ticket with Interprovincial Certification

Safety conscious team player with excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with a high attention to detail

Strong welding aptitude: vertical, flat, and overhead test for both SMAW and FCAW, machining experience is beneficial

Repair welding would be considered an asset

Strong line boring experience will be considered an asset

Important Details

This position is based in our Prince George shop, on a 7x7 continuous shift

A condition of employment is the ability to be fit tested and the ability to wear a respirator

Field work may be required

Union Membership: This is a unionized position. Union dues will be deducted from your pay upon hire. Terms of employment are governed by a collective agreement.