Journeyman/woman Welder

Unit Electric, located in Okanagan Falls, BC is seeking experienced and dependable Journeyperson Welders to join our fabrication team. Reporting to the Lead Hand, this role involves working in a fast paced environment where teamwork and adherence to quality standards are essential. This position is part of the United Steel Workers bargaining unit and is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Agreement.

This is not a fly in/fly out position. You would have to relocate to the Penticton area.

What we do:

For over 30 years, we’ve been a premier provider of innovative, responsive custom power solutions for mining, oil and gas, commercial and industrial, transportation and renewable energy sectors.

What we offer:

- Competitive wages (after probation is successfully completed wage increases to $39.14/hour.

- Extended Health Benefits including Vision Coverage

- Health Care Spending Account for Dental

- Company matched Registered Pension Plan

- Strong commitment to safety in the workplace

- Indoor Work

Summary of what you will do:

- Repair and fabrication of custom prototypes from supplied drawings.

- Fabrication of custom jigs, fixtures and metal structures.

- Welding according to pre-set parameters using MIG, ARC and TIG welding processes.

- Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW),

- Operate Plasma equipment, metal shaping and bending machines.

- Read and understand production drawings, blueprints, work orders and other written instructions.

- Operate overhead cranes.

Qualifications

- Minimum of 3 years experience as a welder preferably in a manufacturing environment.

- Journeyperson Certificate.

- Valid welding certification, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) preferred.

- Physical ability to lift up to 50lbs.

- Able to work overtime and afternoon shift as required.

Unit Electric is committed to:

- Providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. A work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.

- Building and preserving a safe. respectable working environment for all its employees

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $38.47 per hour

Benefits:

- Company events

- Company pension

- Dental care

- Disability insurance

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- On-site parking

- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Are you able to reliably commute or relocate to Okanagan Falls?

Licence/Certification:

- Canadian Work Permit (required)

- Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person