Welder Apprentice 1st

Job Description
Title:
Welder Apprentice
Department:
Welding
Reports To:
Production
Supervisor
Overview
The Welder
Apprentice
is responsible for
the fabrication of custom prototypes from supplied drawings, fabrication of custom jigs and fixtures to produce production parts that meet customer specifications, as well as the fabrication of metal structures using jigs and fixtures in a high paced production environment. This position will work with Supervisors and Lead Hands to ensure continuous improvements in work cells, hitting quotas, and welding according to pre-set parameters using MIG,
ARC
and TIG welding processes.
Roles & Responsibilities
Read
,
interpret
, and review
blueprints or welding process specifications
;
ensure drawings and specifications will function as designed in
environment
intended for use.
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), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), plasma arc welding (PAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), oxy-acetylene welding (OAW), resistance welding
,
and submerged arc welding (SAW).
Operate
brazing, soldering, and
manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment.
Operate metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears
,
and other metal straightening and bending machines.
Repair parts of metal products by welding on extra layers.
Conduct
technical inspections,
repairs, modifications
,
and retrofits.
Monitor
parts
usage and report on any material issues.
Ensure accuracy and completion of assigned tasks and projects.
Keep detailed and
accurate
reports and documentation.
Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology, compliance
,
and repair techniques.
Performs all duties
in accordance with
Silent-Aire Limited Partnership safety program standards and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Code.
Other duties as
required
.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Registered
as an
A
pprentice
W
elder
in Alberta and enrolled in a recognized trade school.
Working towards Interprovincial Red Seal or CWB tickets.
Valid welding certification, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), certified in all positions.
Ability to work under the supervision of
Journeyperson
Welders
, as part of a team, and independently in a busy environment.
Experience with routine maintenance operations.
Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Able to work well under pressure.
Strong attention to detail.
Working Conditions
24/7 availability may be
required
.
Must have the physical ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 35 lbs.
Travel to off-site locations may be
required
.
Always adhere to safety policies (wear protective equipment).
Overtime as
required
.
Hazards associated with
the trade
.
Work both indoors and outdoors,
occasionally at heights.
M
ay be exposed to construction sites.
Contacts
Communication is primarily internal to the assigned work team
,
Journeyperson
Welder,
and the
Production
Supervisor
.
Johnson Controls' Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ("AODA"). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls' applicable AODA policies are available on our website at
www.johnsoncontrols.com
for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.