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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
Job summary
Perform welding, ironwork, and mechanical tasks using welding and cutting equipment. Operate equipment safely, interpret construction drawings, and lay out and complete work according to drawings and specifications.
Job details
FWS Group of Companies is a fully integrated design, engineering, construction, and maintenance services firm. We are advocates of the design-build approach to project development. Whether our clients are looking at greenfield construction or retrofitting an existing facility, we have the in-house expertise to take their project from vision to reality. To add to this expertise, we are recruiting for Welders to join our collaborative and team focused organization. We have a lot to offer you – RRSPs, benefits, professional training, just to name a few. As a Welder, you will provide support to the department and Superintendent. Position Overview Responsible for welding, ironwork, or mechanical related tasks. Accurately and effectively uses various types of welding and cutting equipment. Responsible for safe use of equipment including forklift, skid steer loader, scissor lifts, and power tools. Reads and understands construction drawings, including providing accurate layout of the work and building to drawings and specifications. Qualifications Needed CWB certification in SMAW is required. Appropriate level of experience in welding or enrolled in an Apprenticeship Program. Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required. Must be able to work a 14/7 work rotation with extended time away from home. Own and maintain basic trade tools. Pre-Access drug & alcohol testing might be required. Want to know more? Apply through our career board. First time applicants will need to complete a profile. About FWS We’ve been receiving Best Managed company accolades for years and there’s a reason. Our leadership team, our employees – we ensure collaboration, teamwork, and excellence in everything we do. We’re honest, safe, entrepreneurial, creative and empower our employees. We have a wide range of expertise and skill sets that service multiple markets. Here are some examples of the projects we’ve completed: FWS Projects FWS may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence, to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and only used to assist in the recruitment process. All hiring decisions are made by qualified individuals following human review.
What you’ll do
Perform welding, ironwork, and mechanical tasks using welding and cutting equipment. Operate equipment safely, interpret construction drawings, and lay out and complete work according to drawings and specifications.
Requirements
CWB certification in SMAW is required, along with relevant welding experience or enrollment in an apprenticeship program. Candidates need a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, basic trade tools, and availability for a 14-days-on/7-days-off rotation with extended time away from home.
Benefits
- RRSP
- Benefits
- Professional Training
Listed skills
- Forklift operation · Preferred
- Occupational safety · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Welding
- SMAW
- CWB Certification
- Ironwork
- Mechanical Tasks
- Welding Equipment Operation
- Cutting Equipment Operation
- Forklift Operation
- Skid Steer Loader Operation
- Scissor Lift Operation
- Power Tool Safety
- Construction Drawing Interpretation
- Work Layout
- Building to Specifications
- Workplace Safety
Job areas
- Trades
- Construction
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
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