Journeyman/woman welder | LMIA approved

Southland Trailer Corp based in Lethbridge, AB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Journeyman/woman welder who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day and Early Morning. The position of Journeyman/woman welder has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).

Employer Name : Southland Trailer Corp
Position : Journeyman/woman welder
No. of vacancies : 15
Salary : $32.00 to $40.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 44 hours per week
Employment type : Permanent employment, Full time
Location : Lethbridge, AB

• The candidate must interpret welding process specifications.
• The candidate must be able to read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings, specifications, manuals, and processes.
• The candidate must examine welds to ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications.
• The candidate must be able to operate brakes, shears, and other metal shaping, straightening, and bending machines.
• The candidate must determine the weldability of materials.
• The candidate must be able to use hoisting and lifting equipment.
• The candidate must be able to operate previously set-up welding machines in order to fabricate or repair metal parts and products.
• The candidate will be responsible for starting, shutting down, adjusting, and monitoring the robotic welding production line.
• The candidate will be expected to maintain and repair welding, brazing, and soldering equipment.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Registered Apprenticeship.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 3 to 5 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must have a Welder Trade Red Seal Certificate and a Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate must be hardworking.
• The candidate must be able to work in dusty conditions.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.

Work setting

• The candidate must be willing to relocate to the specified location.
• The candidate must work in the manufacturing industry.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.

Own tools/equipment

• The candidate must have steel-toed safety boots and a welding helmet.
• Health, Long term and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
• Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan and Health care plan.
• Under Long Term Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Group insurance benefits, Life insurance, Long-term care insurance and Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
• In addition to the Health and Long-term benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking, Employer-paid learning/training,Travel insurance and Variable or compressed work week.