Welder, 2nd Year Apprentice

Kamloops, BC
On-site
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

$37 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The welder will assist in the repair, fabrication, and assembly of heavy-duty industrial equipment while interpreting blueprints and work orders. They will also collaborate with the service manager to develop repair solutions and ensure all work meets quality and safety standards.

Job details

Are you a 2nd Year Apprentice Welder who is looking to advance your skills? Join SMS Equipment in Kamloops where you’ll support repairs and fabrication across a wide range of equipment and work hands-on with industry-leading machines along side a team that know quality matters. In this role, you'll work with Komatsu and other heavy-duty equipment to support equipment performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to learn from the best. Base Wage: $36.62 per hour. Additional premiums may apply. Location: Kamloops, BC Schedule: 7x7 rotation (day and night) What You'll Do * Assist in repair, fabricate, and assembly of Komatsu and other heavy-duty industrial equipment. * Interpret and follow layouts, blueprints, drawings, and work orders accurately. * Modify and customize mobile equipment and components to customer specifications. * Support failure analysis and collaborate with the Service Manager to develop repair solutions. * Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment. * Complete work efficiently while meeting quality and safety standards. What You Bring You bring 2nd Year apprenticeship to become a journeyperson Welder. Other requirements include: * Strong commitment to safety. * Knowledge of maintenance and repair practices for mining or heavy equipment. * Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with colleagues and customers. * Ability to travel and meet customer site requirements. * Experience with Komatsu equipment is an asset. The position is classified as an Individual Contributor role in SMS Equipment’s competency framework, requiring demonstration of core competencies (customer focus, collaboration, and technical/functional expertise). At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our core values and we care for each other, without exception. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices when completing all tasks. Pre-Employment Requirements Ability to meet customer site access requirements, including: * Apprentice verification * Pre-employment medical examination * Drug & alcohol check * 5-year driver's abstract * Weld Test This posting is for an existing vacancy within SMS Equipment. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is hired. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted. At SMS Equipment, the right partnership makes everything possible. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Join us and bring your expertise to an organization that values safety, authenticity, innovation, performance, and respect. SMS Equipment offers rewarding careers in the heavy equipment industry across Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment gives you the opportunity to represent world-class quality in our product offerings and customer service. A few of the many benefits of working with SMS Equipment include competitive wages, comprehensive group benefits plan, and employer-funded pension contributions.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must be a 2nd-year apprentice welder with a strong commitment to safety and knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance. The role requires the ability to travel to customer sites and meet specific pre-employment requirements including a weld test.