Welder/Fabricator

Job summary

The welder/fabricator will conduct welding and fabrication repairs on heavy-duty construction equipment while following safety procedures and interpreting technical drawings. They are also responsible for diagnosing equipment malfunctions, maintaining tools, and accurately completing work reports.

Job details

We are currently recruiting an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join our growing team in Williams Lake, British Columbia. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work on heavy duty construction equipment and build your career with a fast-growing company and a close-knit team that supports your personal and professional development. Competitive wage Desirable 5 days on and 2 days off shift offering work life balance Long-term employment for qualified individuals with a reputable Company in business locally since 1964 Ideal work location in Williams Lake, BC allowing candidates to be home every night Positions are ‘Point of Hire’ only Company Health - Medical and Dental benefits program following 3 months of continued employment Candidates should demonstrate a history of skilled experience performing welding, fabricating, and welding repairs on heavy duty construction equipment buckets, blades, boxes and other related ancillary equipment with limited supervision and direction. General Duties & Responsibilities Conduct welding for general fabrication and repairs for heavy duty construction equipment Follow safety procedures and ensure good welding practices Diagnose faults or malfunctions and confirm findings with supervisor or management to determine whether to repair or replace unit Read and interpret drawings, blueprints and welding process specifications to weld custom metal products Operate flame cutting tools Assemble items as instructed Clean tools and equipment check for defects, maintain/repair as required Accurately complete all work reports and maintenance logs Communicate with co-workers Regularly perform Safety inspection of equipment Follow equipment maintenance schedule and advise if repair required Perform other related tasks as needed Requirements Three plus years’ welding experience Familiar with Job Hazard assessments Expertise working on and around heavy-duty equipment Diligence Compliance to company policies Ability to pass Drug and Alcohol pre-screen Applications only accepted through the job posting, please do not call or e-mail Location: Williams Lake and Cariboo Region, British Columbia - Primarily in work yard and local project locations We are one of Western Canada’s largest and most respected earthworks and infrastructure contractors with 58 years experience in earthworks, road construction, underground and surface works, delivering projects of all sizes for clients in a variety of industries. Our team of experienced professionals, combined with our fleet of over one hundred pieces of heavy-duty equipment, gives us the unique in-house capacity to meet all our customer needs for residential, commercial, and large industrial applications alike. Thank you for your interest in Lake Excavating Ltd.

What you’ll do

The welder/fabricator will conduct welding and fabrication repairs on heavy-duty construction equipment while following safety procedures and interpreting technical drawings. They are also responsible for diagnosing equipment malfunctions, maintaining tools, and accurately completing work reports.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least three years of welding experience and expertise working with heavy-duty equipment. Applicants must also be able to pass a drug and alcohol pre-screen and demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and company policies.

Benefits

• Medical benefits • Dental benefits

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Welding
• Fabrication
• Welding repairs
• Heavy duty equipment maintenance
• Reading blueprints
• Flame cutting
• Metal product assembly
• Job hazard assessment
• Safety inspection
• Equipment maintenance
• Diagnostic skills
• Technical documentation

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Manufacturing