Welder, Journeyman

Title of the Job: Welder, Journeyman

Location: Calgary, AB

Job Description: Company: Rostel IndustriesLocation: Calgary, ABOnsiteRostel Industries, a division of Precision Drilling Canada Limited Partnership has an opening for a Journeyman Welder, eager to roll up their sleeves and contribute to a lively work environment. This position will work out of Precisions Manufacturing Shop in Southeast Calgary.Combined with a competitive remuneration package, you will enjoy the advantages of:

• Medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, Pension match, long-term disability coverage.
• An inclusive work environment where you can expect to enjoy a work-life balance that promotes personal health, well-being, and family life!
• Precision offers competitive time off packages as applicable.

SummaryThe Journeyman Welder at Rostel is responsible for acting as the expert for fabricating, fitting, and repairing drilling rig components and mentoring welders completing their apprenticeship. The Journeyman Welder is expected to act as a liaison to the Lead Hand to ensure that all products and projects are produced and completed in a high-quality and efficient manner.Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications
• Fabricating drilling rig components and equipment while maintaining quality and efficiency
• Fitting and welding of structural components of a drilling rig
• Repair/manufacture of drilling rigs/components by welding on extra layers
• 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), Metal Cored Arc Welding (MCAW)
• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
• Operate brazing and soldering equipment
• Operate metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears, and other metal straightening and bending machines
• Complete proper project estimations and assist apprentices with pattern development
• Assist with standard shop housekeeping and upkeep on an ad hoc basis
• Must be willing to work in and participate in safety conscious environment
• Must be motivated and have good communication skills
• Candidate must have a positive attitude with the ability to work well with others and on their own
• Produce quality products based on engineering drawings with minimal defects

Knowledge & SkillsExcellent attitude toward safety and demonstrated commitment to a safe work environmentStrong work ethic, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as follow the direction of supervisorsWell-developed written and verbal communication skillsWillingness to train and mentor apprenticesBackground in a service-oriented facilityStrong attention to detailHave a solid understanding of OHS regulations, WHMIS, and the importance of PPE on the worksiteEducationA High School Education or GED equivalent is requiredCompletion of a three-year Welding apprenticeship programExperienceMust hold Red Seal Journeyman Welding CertificationCompletion of 54-month minimum on-site experience and 7,020 combined working hours3+ years of experience in a fabrication capacityB Pressure Ticket would be an assetExperienced and competent with FCAW, SMAW, GMAW, fitting, all position weldsExperience with structural fabricating is an assetExperience reading structural blueprints and welding symbolsFamiliarity with industry codes (API, CWB, ASME, CSA)

Company Name: Precision Drilling

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