Journeyman/Woman Welder
Job description
MatrixHR is currently hiring Journeyperson Welders for a long-term project in the Lower Mainland, BC.
Pay: $57/hr
Key Responsibilities:
- Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications.
- Work in a construction, maintenance/repair, new fabrication environment.
- Perform Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) in all positions.
- Perform Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) in all positions.
- Select the proper weld filler material.
- Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment and semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment.
- Operate air arc cutting equipment (carbon arc cutting).
- Set-up Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) equipment for welding.
- Lift, move, or position equipment at work sites.
Physical effort and work conditions:
- Candidates will be required to work at heights from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms.
- Stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb.
- Work in confined spaces, inclement weather.
- Support extended hours and overtime as business needs dictate.
- Work may be performed indoors and outdoors.
- You will frequently handle, lift, carry, and set up parts and equipment that weigh up to fifty (50lbs) pounds.
- Occasionally, you may be required to lift and carry items that weigh over fifty (50lbs) pounds.
Qualifications:
- Education Required: Journeyman Welder Certification and Welder Trade Certification (4 Positions SMAW [current ticket], 4 Positions FCAW [current ticket]).
- Full trade flexibility is required.
- You must be eligible to work in Canada to apply for this job.
- A pre-employment Government Security Clearance/Background and Credit check will need to be completed.
- Able to wear Fit Tested Respirator Mask.
Requirements:
- Red Seal or Journeyman Ticket.
- Confined Space.
- Fall Protection.
- WHMIS.