Welder apprentice Jobs in White Rock, BC

Job Title: Welder

Job Description

This role focuses on multi-pass fillet welds on structural beams in a busy manufacturing and jobbing shop. You set up, adjust, and shut down welding equipment, perform flux core and metal core welding, and follow weld symbols and instructions to complete high-quality welds that meet strict company and customer specifications. You inspect your work, complete required documentation, and operate a variety of tools and equipment safely and efficiently while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout a 6month project, with potential for longer-term opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-pass fillet welds on structural beams using FCAW and MCAW processes while meeting all quality and safety standards.
• Set up, adjust, operate, and shut down welding equipment and related tools according to established procedures.
• Interpret and follow weld symbols on blueprints and drawings, using written and verbal instructions to complete assigned work.
• Carry out flux core and metal core welding on structural steel and other materials as required.
• Inspect completed welds to ensure they meet company and customer specifications, making adjustments or repairs as needed.
• Use measuring tools such as tape measures and other inspection tools to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, overhead cranes, jib cranes, hand tools, power tools, grinders, drill presses, table saws, hand routers, and other shop equipment safely.
• Perform grinding, fitting, fabrication, and assembly tasks related to structural steel components.
• Complete all required paperwork and documentation accurately and on time.
• Follow all relevant policies, procedures, and legislation related to health, safety, and quality.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area through regular general cleanup and housekeeping.
• Work effectively with moderate supervision in a team environment, communicating clearly with coworkers and supervisors.
• Wear and properly use required personal protective equipment, including a respirator and hearing protection when necessary.
• Support job shop manufacturing activities and adapt to different projects, materials, and welding requirements as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor to support production and project timelines.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 1+ years of FCAW welding experience, including multi-pass fillet welds on structural steel.
• Proficiency in flux core welding and metal core welding processes.
• Ability to pass and maintain CWB weld certifications.
• Strong blueprint and weld symbol reading skills for structural and fabrication work.
• Attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy, quality, and the task at hand.
• Strong English communication skills for understanding instructions and collaborating with the team.
• Ability to work with moderate supervision in a team-oriented environment.
• Comfort working with and wearing a respirator as required.
• Ability to safely operate welding equipment, grinders, and common hand and power tools.
• Capability to use measuring tools, including tape measures, to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Physical ability to work in a large manufacturing shop with exposure to noise, vibration, and moving mechanical parts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating overhead cranes, rigging, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment is an asset.
• CJP (Complete Joint Penetration) welding experience is considered an advantage.
• Experience in a job shop manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience with fitting, fabrication, structural steel work, and assembly tasks.
• Knowledge of MIG and stick welding processes is beneficial.
• Familiarity with drill presses, table saws, hand routers, and other fabrication equipment.
• Additional safety training related to shop equipment and material handling is an asset.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable 6month project with weekly pay and competitive compensation, supported by medical, dental, and extended benefits available from your first day. The environment values safety, quality, and teamwork, offering the opportunity to grow your skills in a busy manufacturing shop. For individuals who excel, there is potential to transition into a direct, longer-term role, providing ongoing career development and stability.

Work Environment

You work in a large manufacturing and jobbing shop with multiple welding stations and a variety of structural steel projects. The environment includes working near moving mechanical parts, with exposure to vibration and the risk of electrical shock, so safety awareness and adherence to procedures are essential. Noise levels are typically loud due to grinders, hammering, and overhead cranes, and hearing protection is provided and used regularly. You use welding equipment, forklifts, overhead cranes, jib cranes, hand tools, power tools, grinders, measuring tools, drill presses, table saws, hand routers, and other fabrication equipment. The role follows a structured shift schedule: a day shift from 7:00 . to 3:30 ., Monday to Friday, and an afternoon shift from 3:00 . to 1:30 ., Monday to Thursday. The work requires appropriate personal protective equipment, including respirators and hearing protection, and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Langley, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Langley,BC.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de laviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons lexpertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de lindustrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers lAmérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions daffaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi quun programme daide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

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About Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.