Assembly Technician

Your professional future matters. At Weldco-Beales Manufacturing, we care as much about your future as we do about our own. That’s why we’re always: Searching for top talent; Striving for new heights; and Succeeding in creating a dynamic work environment. Everything you bring to the table, we want it. We want to watch you grow and thrive alongside WBM.

Who Are We?

In operation for 80 years, Weldco-Beales Manufacturing is proudly a 100% Inuvialuit-owned company. We put three things ahead of all else: our people, our quality, and our safety. We produce heavy equipment attachments for construction, forestry, mining, scrap recycling, and resource industries throughout Canada, the USA, and internationally. Joining our team means committing to excellence, while receiving industry-leading employee experience. We’ll stand behind you as you strive for success and promote the ideals of WBM.

Who Are You?

Reporting to the General Foreman, the Assembly technician applies their experience and passion for precision manufacturing to take projects from blueprint to reality.

What you will do:

• Disassembly and assembly of hydraulic cylinders and swivels
• Troubleshooting
• Safety testing
• Complete projects carefully, without unnecessarily wasting material and/or resources
• Process improvement
• Produce high quality parts on schedule
• Perform weekly maintenance and cleaning
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained through submission of Maintenance Request Forms to the Maintenance Department
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment at all times
• Practice safety in the work place at all times to ensure he or she does not endanger oneself
• Comply with all safety rules and practices as set by Occupational Health and Safety, WBM and any and all other relevant safety regulations and requirements
• Daily pre-shift inspections on any and all equipment that will be used during the shift and inspection results will be recorded in log book
• Will regularly check all work tools and equipment and shall take out of service any tool or equipment that poses a hazard due to a need for repairs.
• Perform other duties as required

Sound Familiar?

• A minimum of 3 years of related experience
• In-depth knowledge of all tools and equipment in steel fabrication and welding operations
• In-depth knowledge of safety practices
• Physically fit to lift items weighing up to 50lbs
• Overhead Crane Experience is an asset
• Trades ticket/Red Seal is an asset
• Communication skills to read, write, listen, and speak in a clear and concise manner to individuals at various levels
• Interpersonal skills work collaboratively and cooperatively with others
• Time management skills to productively complete work and meet all expected deadlines
• Organizational skills to plan out and coordinate his or her work in a logical manner
• Analytical skills to identify problems and find a solution, or seek advice from the supervisor
• Problem solving skills to methodically and logically work through problems
• Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination skills

Bonus Round!

Our employees are the lifeblood of WBM. We offer the following benefits to help you be the best version of yourself:

• Multiple schedule options with shorter work weeks
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Pension Plan with 3% company matching
• Education and apprenticeship support including EI top-up payments
• A workplace the prides itself on safety, cleanliness, respect, and results.
• Rewards:
  • • monthly incentive program with monetary rewards
    • service awards in 5-year increments
    • company/team events
    • personal growth
    • career advancement opportunities

Vacancy Status:

This position is currently vacant and available for immediate hire.

Due to safety considerations and the physically demanding nature of the role, successful candidates will undergo a pre-employment medical evaluation upon hiring. Passing the Level 1 fitness test on your first attempt is a bona fide occupational requirement (BFOR).

What Do You Think?

If your interest is piqued, we’d love to hear from you. Submit an application and show us what you’re made of. While we love to chat, time isn’t on our side, so only shortlisted candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Just a Quick Heads-Up!

To help us keep things moving and make sure we give every application a fair look, we may use a little help from AI during the initial resume screening process. It’s just a tool to help us match your experience with the role. No AI is making big decisions in this very human-centric process!

Real people are still very much part of every step, especially when it comes to interviews and final decisions. If you ever have questions or need any kind of accommodation along the way, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re happy to help!

Weldco Companies is a subsidiary of IDC (Inuvialuit Development Corporation) and is 100% Inuvialuit owned. Weldco provides Employment and Career Development opportunities for its beneficiaries and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, Weldco’s goal is for our employees to be as diverse as our products. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require accommodation at any point throughout this process we will work with you to meet your needs.

Applications for this position may be kept on file for twelve months and may be considered for future positions within Weldco or IDC. Your interest in Weldco is appreciated. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.