Welder apprentice (2nd or 3rd year)

Job Number: 6121474

Title: Welder apprentice (2nd or 3rd year) (NOC: 7265)

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, Overtime, Weekend, Day, Evening

Salary: To be negotiated, Dental Benefits, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance Benefits, Group Insurance Benefits, RRSP Benefits, Vision Care Benefits

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Red Deer , Alberta (4 vacancies )
Skill Requirements:

Education: Completion of high school, Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): 1st Period Apprentice, 2nd Period Apprentice, 3rd Period Apprentice, 4th Period Apprentice

Experience: Will train

Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English

Major Work Area: Maintenance/repair, New fabrication

Type of Establishment/Work Setting Experience: Manufacturing

Area of Specialization: Custom fabrication, Truck repair, Machinery or equipment repair, Pressure vessels

Welding Techniques: Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) (MIG)

Type of Machine Experience: Gas welding machines

Weight Handling: Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Specific Skills: Interpret welding process specifications, Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines, Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal, Operate drill presses, Determine weldability of materials, Spray welds, Perform post welding heat treatment, Operate hoisting and lifting equipment, Prepare jigs or set-ups for welding, Start up, shut down, adjust and monitor robotic welding production line, Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment

Additional Skills: Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications, Polish sheet metal

Own Tools/Equipment: Steel-toed safety boots, Welding helmet

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Repetitive tasks, Physically demanding, Attention to detail, Hand-eye co-ordination, Standing for extended periods

Transportation/Travel Information: Public transportation is not available

Essential Skills: Reading text, Numeracy, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Continuous learning

Other Information:Great schedule, which includes Flex Fridays.

Employer: GenTex
How to Apply:

Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.

In Person between 9:00 and 17:00:
Box 858
Red Deer, Alberta
T4N 5H3
By Fax: (403) 343-1551
By E-mail: hr@gentex.ca

Business Profile: GenTex specializes in the design & manufacture of truck, trailer & skid-mounted oilfield equipment for both the domestic and international market.

Web Site: http://www.gentex.ca