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Wheatland Machine is looking for a person(s) on a fulltime position to help with work demand.
We are a highly diversified company with focus to Structural steel, oilfield, ag, and anything in between. Typically a Mon-Fri 8AM - 5PM. Some overtime as needed. We have been in business for over 40 years with numerous awards and incredible clientele. Looking for a dedicated employee who shows pride in their workmanship, looks after the welfare of the company, fellow staff and customers.
Safety of our staff is a priority and thus attaining our COR safety certification.
Individuals who share these commitments please
apply.
Skills and Abilities:
- must have experience with SMAW, FCAW and GMAW
processes
- fabrication and processes
- read and interpret blue prints and drawing
specifications
- operate hoisting and lifting equipment
- be able to work alone or in a team
- valid Saskatchewan drivers license
- strong communication skills
- excellent attention to detail, quality and
safety
We Offer:
- competitive wage
- benefit package - safety bonus
- company coveralls
- safety glasses, gloves
We have challenging work which allows an individual to become very diversified in the trade of welding and fabricating.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
Area Of Specialization
- Structural construction
- Ornamental work
- Machinery or equipment repair
- Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings
- Custom fabrication
- Cast iron and other metals
- Truck repair
Materials
- Stainless steel
- Aluminum alloys
- Steel, iron and heavy metals
Type of Establishment/Work Setting Experience
- Commercial
- Manufacturing
Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Type of Machine Experience
- Gas welding machines
- Arc welding machines
Welding Techniques/Processes
- Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW)
- Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
- Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
- Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) (MIG)
- Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
- Spool
- Brazing and soldering
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Welder Trade Certification
- Canadian Welding Bureau Certification
- Welder Red Seal Endorsement
Additional Skills
- Supervise other workers
- Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
- Make shop sketches
- Layout patterns
- Instruct apprentices
- Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications
Welding Positions
- All positions
Specific Skills
- Select filler rods
- Prepare jigs or set-ups for welding
- Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
- Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
- Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
- Operate drill presses
- Interpret welding process specifications
- Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
- Determine weldability of materials
- Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)
- Perform post welding heat treatment
- Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
- Operate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Standing for extended periods
Security and Safety
- Drug test
Own Tools/Equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Welding helmet
Main Work Area
- New fabrication
- Maintenance/repair
- Construction