General Recycling Industries
Location
Canada | United States
Job description
Since 1976, General Recycling Industries (GRI) has been the benchmark of customer service within the industrial community, handling all facets of the metal recycling process quickly and efficiently. With a continued focus on environmental best practices, GRI has evolved to combine the benefits of cutting-edge equipment and technology, with the personal care and attention that exceeds our customer's expectations. As the largest provider of recycled, mill-ready products in Alberta, performance is paramount - and our success is built by our people.
People are at the core of everything we do so we put our focus on career development, promotion, and safety as a priority. If you are looking for a career and not just a job, you’re in the right place!
GRI offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive employer paid benefits package, amazing opportunities for career progression, RRSP matching program and an outstanding work environment.
T o support the on-going growth of our business, we are currently seeking a hands on, safety oriented and experienced
Journeyperson Welder to join our South Edmonton team The ideal candidate will have 3 + years of welding experience, ideally in a heavy industrial setting. 3rd year Apprentices are also welcome to apply.
This is a day shift - Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 4 PM, with potential for over time and the occasional Saturday, as needed. The starting hourly rate is $37.00 to $40.00 per hour, depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities - Complete the appropriate paperwork, forms, and reports
- Complete work orders and ensure any parts and consumables used are documented
- Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications
- Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), plasma arc welding (PAW), resistance welding and submerged arc welding (SAW)
- Weld different types of metal in vertical up, overhead, gouging and hard facing positions
- Structural assembly
- Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment and brazing and soldering equipment
- Operate metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears, and other metal straightening, pressing, and bending machines
- Repair worn parts of metal products by welding on extra layers
- Use any hand tools that may be required for tasks
- Help to find new ways or processes to complete the jobs in a more efficient manner
- Provide high quality service to internal and external customers
- Ability to work in the absence of direct supervision and make recommendations based upon experience
- Assist as needed in plant maintenance or parts replacement
- Other duties as assigned
Core Competencies - Understanding of a wide range of welding processes
- Experience in a heavy industrial and manufacturing environment with an understanding of operation
- Ability to work safely and maintain a clean work environment
- Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills
- Ability to mentor in a team setting
- Ability to maintain professionalism always and work with limited supervision
- Organizational and time management abilities
- Basic computer knowledge and ability to complete reports as required
- Must be a self-motivator, and able to make good decisions based upon the best and most relevant information at hand
- Ability to prioritize urgency based on production requirements
- Results-oriented team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Ability to multi-task and meet objectives/deliverables
- High standards for work, meticulous, with great attention to detail and strong analytical skills
- Confident, resourceful, and highly motivated
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs
Education and Experience - Journeyperson Welder Certificate
- Red Seal Certificate is an asset but not required
- 3rd year Apprentice certificate
- B-Pressure and CWB Ticket is an asset but not required
- Minimum 3 years’ welding experience, ideally in a similar heavy industrial setting
Interested in this role or other GRI career opportunities?
Visit us online: here We thank all applicants for their interest in this position and in our company; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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