Welder (2nd Year, 3rd Year, 4th Year, Journeyperson)

About the role

Silent-Aire Limited Partnership, a subsidiary of Johnson Controls that designs and manufactures cooling and data centre solutions, is hiring a welder at its Nisku facility. The welder makes custom prototypes from supplied drawings, builds jigs and fixtures for production parts, and fabricates metal structures in a fast-paced environment. The role works with supervisors and lead hands to improve work cells, hit quotas and weld to reset parameters using MIG, ARC and TIG processes. Reliable transportation is required, and shifts are rotating day (6 AM - 6 PM, including weekends) and Monday to Thursday night (6 PM - 5:30 AM).

Key responsibilities

• Read, interpret and review blueprints and welding process specifications.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment (GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, PAW, SMAW, OAW, SAW, resistance welding).
• Operate brazing, soldering and flame-cutting equipment, and metal shaping machines such as brakes and shears.
• Repair metal parts by welding on extra layers and carry out inspections, repairs, modifications and retrofits.
• Monitor parts usage and report material issues, keeping detailed records.
• Train, direct and supervise junior employees and apprentices, inspecting and certifying their work.
• Follow the company safety program and Alberta occupational health and safety regulations.

Required profile

• Licensed electrician with a Red Seal or AIT certificate and 500+ hours in the blue book, or working toward an Interprovincial Red Seal or CWB ticket.
• Valid welding certification in GMAW and SMAW, certified in all positions.
• Experience with routine maintenance operations.
• Able to lift up to 50 lb, work indoors and outdoors, occasionally at heights, and deal with hazards of the trade.
• Flexible, able to work under pressure, communicate clearly and deal with people professionally; overtime and travel to off-site locations may be required.