Join a Growing Team
Location: Okanagan Falls on-site.
Please Note: This is not a fly in/fly out or remote position. We are located in Okanagan Falls and you would have to be able to commute or relocate.
Due to continued growth and increasing demand for our products, we are expanding our production team and are seeking a skilled and motivated Red Seal Journey Welder. This is an exciting opportunity to join a stable, growing company where quality workmanship, safety, and teamwork are valued.
As a Welder, you will be responsible for fabricating, assembling, and repairing steel and metal components used in our manufacturing operations, ensuring that projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
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 $38.47 per hour (after probation is successfully completed wage increases to $39.14/hour). 4% wage increase August 1st.
- Extended Health Benefits including Vision.
- Health Care Spending Account for Dental.
- Company matched Registered Pension Plan.
- Stable, full-time employment.
- Strong commitment to safety in the workplace.
- Indoor Work.
Summary of what you will do:
- Perform MIG, TIG, ARC welding as required.
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions.
- Fabricate, fit, and assemble metal components.
- Inspect completed work to ensure quality and accuracy.
- Operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.
- Safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes as required.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Follow all company safety procedures and quality standards.
- Collaborate with team members to meet production schedules and objectives.
Qualifications
- Journeyperson Red Seal Certificate is required.
- Minimum of 3 years experience as a welder preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience operating forklifts and overhead creanes
- 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):
- What is your experience level with hard wire (MIG) ?
- Where do you currently live?
Licence/Certification:
- Canadian Work Permit (required)
- Red Seal Certificate (required)
Work Location: In person
