Company:
Number of Openings:
1
Worker Type:
Permanent
Position Overview:
Finning is growing fast—and so are the opportunities!
We are currently hiring a Journeyperson Welder in our Cranbrook shop.
• Wage: $36.29 -$ 39.09 depending on apprentice level
• Overtime paid as double time
• Shift: 4x3 compressed shift
• Paid Time Off in Year 1: Vacation & Sick time
• 6% Employer paid pension, plus up to 1% additional
• 6% voluntary Employee Share Purchase, earns 2% Finning match
• 100% Employer paid medical benefits
• CAT certified training: Additional certifications and skill development paid for by Finning
Job Description:
- Maintain and repair Caterpillar Construction Equipment, Mining Equipment and Expanded Mining Equipment
- Component rebuild and repair
- Some Manufacturing
- Perform routine maintenance work
- Occasional work at heights and confined spaces
- Frequent bending, squatting, climbing, and lifting/pushing of up to 45 pounds without assistance
- Complete technical documentation (service reports, warranty, crossover notes)
- Interact with customers, sales support, and the rest of the Finning team
- Work with the Service Supervisor and Leadhand on various tasks as required
Qualifications
- Second year Apprentice Welder
- Safety conscious team player with excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with a high attention to detail
- Strong welding aptitude: vertical, flat, and overhead test for both SMAW and FCAW, machining experience is beneficial
- Repair welding would be considered an asset
- Strong line boring experience will be considered an asset
Important Details
- This position is based in our Cranbrook branch on a 4x3 shift with potential to switch to a 7x7 shift
- A condition of employment is the ability to be fit tested and the ability to wear a respirator
- Field work may be required
Union Membership: This is a unionized position. Union dues will be deducted from your pay upon hire. Terms of employment are governed by a collective agreement.
At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.
