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AGI Envirotank Ltd. in Biggar, SK is a leading manufacturer of steel storage tanks. We are currently seeking Journeyman and/or experienced production welders with a minimum of 3-5 years experience.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- CWB certification
- Experience with SAW, FCAW, GMAW, and SMAW (required for all positions)
- Journeyman status would be a definite asset.
- Ability to read and speak English fluently.
- Applicant must be a permanent Canadian resident.
- Applicant must be willing to relocate.
Additional Skills:
- Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawing specifications, manuals and processes.
AGI is willing to APPRENTICE the right candidate with demonstrated capabilities and a positive attitude.
AGI offers a comprehensive group benefit package and RRSP plan. Wages will be based on experience level.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
- Public transportation is not available
Area Of Specialization
- Structural construction
- Pressure vessels
- Machinery or equipment repair
- Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings
- Custom fabrication
Materials
- Stainless steel
- Aluminum alloys
- Copper and copper 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
- Tubular
- Tack
- Fusion welds
- 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)
- Plasma arc welding (PAW)
- Submerged arc welding (SAW)
- Spool
- Vessel
- Multipass
- Keyhole
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- 4th Period Apprentice
- 1st Period Apprentice
- 2nd Period Apprentice
- 3rd Period Apprentice
- Welder Trade Certification
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Canadian Welding Bureau Certification
- WHMIS Certificate
- Welder Red Seal Endorsement
Additional Skills
- Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
- 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
- Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
- Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment
- 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 Location Information
- Willing to relocate
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Standing for extended periods
Own Tools/Equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Face shield
- Welding helmet
Main Work Area
- New fabrication
- Maintenance/repair
- Construction
Work Site Environment
- Outdoors
- At heights