Welder apprentice Jobs in Nelson, BC

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Position : Automotive Hoist Apprentice Location : Interior, BC Are you mechanically inclined and looking to build a hands-on career in a specialized trade? We are looking for an Automotive Hoist Apprentice to join our team and learn how to install, service, and inspect automotive lifts throughout BC’s Interior region, including Kamloops, Kelowna, and the Kootenays.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with tools and equipment, problem-solving, and travelling to different worksites. You’ll work closely with experienced Technicians who will support your training and development.Lordco Auto Parts is Canada’s largest independently owned automotive parts retailer, with over 100 locations across Western Canada and is a family-owned and operated business since 1974. Start your career and grow with us today! We got you covered! Our employees are our family, and we want to make sure they are taken care of. Your health and well-being matter to us, and we are dedicated to providing top-notch programs and plans to support you and your loved ones. We want you to feel valued and welcomed within our diverse, inclusive team, and here’s how we do it :

• Extended Benefits for You and Your Family
• Health, Dental & Vision Care Insurance
• Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability
• Education and Savings Plans, RRSP matching
• Health and Wellness Program
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Generous Employee Perks and Discounts
• Career Development Support & Promote-From-Within Culture to enhance your expertise and maximize your career journey What you’ll do :
• Assisting with installation, service and inspection of automotive lifts
• Supporting senior technicians with routine maintenance and repairs to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently
• Helping to complete accurate documentation for work performed, inspections, and service reports
• Travel to various job site across the Interior region to support installation and service work
• Following all safety procedures, protocols, and industry standards (SOPs)
• Communicate professionally with clients and team members, maintaining neat, legible paperwork
• Learning to demonstrate basic operation and maintenance of lifts to customers after installation
• Maintaining tools, equipment, and work vehicles as requiredDo you fit the part?
• Experience in hoist / lift installation and repair is considered an asset
• Mechanically inclined with experience using hand and power tools
• Interested in learning lift / hoist installation, inspection and repair
• Hydraulic knowledge is an asset but not required
• Ability to follow directions, work safely, and contribute to a team environment
• Possess a valid Class 7 or 5 drivers license with a clean driving record
• Ability to life up to 50lbs and perform physical work
• Own a pair of steel-toe boots
• Willing and able to travel throughout the Interior / Okanagan
• Ideally located in Salmon Arm but candidates from Kamloops, Kelowna and surrounding areas will be considered.At Lordco Auto Parts, we are committed to fostering a culture that celebrates diversity, promotes equity, and prioritizes inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We recognize that embracing diversity enriches our workplace, enhances our perspectives, and fuels innovation.