Skilled Labourer (Apprentice Plastic Welder)
Location: Port Kells/Surrey, BC
Sandale Utility Products is hiring a Skilled Labourer (Apprentice Plastic Welder) to join our crew in Port Kells.
No experience? No problem — we provide paid, hands-on training in plastic welding (HDPE fusion) and support you every step of the way.
This is a full-time, permanent position with great pay, benefits, and room for advancement.
WHAT IS SANDALE?
Sandale Utility Products supplies plastic piping systems (HDPE) used in construction, utilities, and infrastructure projects across Western Canada. That includes pipes for water lines, stormwater systems, and industrial projects. We build custom piping solutions, weld plastic pipe in our shop or on job sites, and deliver reliable service to contractors, municipalities, and utility companies. Our team includes office staff, plastic welders, shipping & receiving personnel, sales & technical support — and we all work together to get the job done safely and efficiently.
We're a growing company looking for hard-working, reliable people who want to learn a trade, be part of a team, and grow into a long-term career. We train you, support you, and reward effort.
WHAT DOES SANDALE OFFER?
- Continuous development opportunities designed to bring out your best
- Great mentors and on-the-job training
- Competitive salary, comprehensive company benefits including pension, and profit sharing
- A career with a solid, stable company with strong core values
- Full-time position: 40 hours per week. M-F 8am to 4:30pm. Paid overtime as required
JOB POSITION DUTIES:
As a Skilled Labourer (Apprentice Plastic Welder), you'll play a key role in the fabrication of HDPE piping systems both in the field and in our shop, while also assisting with warehouse operations and logistics. This is a hands-on role that combines physical work, technical learning, and on-site teamwork. Travel within British Columbia and Yukon is required; assignments may involve short-term or extended travel depending on project scope and scheduling
Comprehensive paid training will be provided.
As a teammate with Sandale, your duties will include:
- Learn and perform HDPE plastic welding (fusion) to fabricate custom orders to exact specifications
- Assist in the on-site field fabrication of pipe, fittings, and related products for various infrastructure projects
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in both the shop and field
- Receive and verify incoming shipments, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation
- Pick and package orders for delivery or shipment
- Safely load and unload materials using forklifts and other handling equipment
- Help maintain and perform basic repairs on fusion and pipe-handling equipment
WHO IS SANDALE LOOKING FOR?
Sandale is looking for the right individual to complement our team. We will provide all tools for success to a motivated candidate.
We are committed to your development as we only succeed as a team.
For this role, the successful candidate will possess:
- Positive attitude and results oriented mindset
- Excellent organizational skills with a keen attention to detail
- Strong work ethic with high regard for customer service
- Ability to perform physical work including lifting heavy objects
- Mechanical inclination
- Ability to work well with minimal supervision
- Ability to maintain positive relationships with teammates, vendors, and customers
- Related experience preferred, not essential. Related experience may include civil construction, pipe laying, plumbing, engine maintenance, plastic extrusion welding, shop fabrication
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $29.00-$35.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Surrey, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
