Welder – Heavy Equipment Shop

Sureway Construction Group • Edmonton, AB

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Sureway Construction is one of Alberta’s largest heavy construction contractors, involved in civil earthworks and grading, utilities and offsite, mine operation and aggregate extraction. This is a full-time, permanent position with a schedule of 10+ hours per day (day shift), working a 5 and 2 rotation. Overtime is paid after 8 hours per day or 44 hours per week. The role is based at the shop located at 9175 – 14 Street NW, Edmonton, AB. Sureway is a Repair Facility, not a component exchange shop, providing technicians with a sense of ownership.

Requirements

• Must be a Red Seal Journeyperson Welder or 3rd year apprentice.
• In good standing with AIT.
• Off Road experience is REQUIRED.
• Must have experience in 1/16 metal core and 3/32 flux core is essential to this position.
• Experience on variety of heavy-duty equipment including agriculture equipment.
• Experience with gouging and metal prep.
• Capable of working independently, as well as, in a team environment.
• Adept to efficiently and effectively working unsupervised.
• Capable of working in a physically demanding multi-tasking work environment.
• Exceptional organization and cleanliness skills are REQUIRED.
• Full Complement of Hand Tools
• Personal Reliable Vehicle
• CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support

Nice To Haves

• Fabrication experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Repairing and fabrication of various makes of heavy civil construction mobile equipment.
• Able to work safely in a challenging work environment.
• Read and interpret blue prints or welding process specifications.
• Follow directions given in layouts, drawings and work orders.
• Welding of various heavy equipment attachments and components utilizing MCAW and FCAW.
• Use of overhead cranes.
• Ensures workmanship throughout the manufacturing process and on finished goods that meets or exceeds the cost, quality and schedule expectations.
• Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.

Benefits

• Tool/Boot Allowance
• Benefits
• RRSP/TFSA Matching
• Air Exchange Units
• Specialty Dealer Training Provided with Certification
• 38 Bay State of the Art Shop with dedicated Engine, Transmission and Machining Bays
• Specific Manufacturer Tooling with Software and Diagnostics

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED