Calgary Underground Construction and Earth Moving

Journeyman/woman Welder

Borger Group of Companies is now hiring a Journeyman/woman Welder. The successful candidate must be able to work safely and efficiently.

Core Responsibilities:

To repair and custom fabricate material used for Borger operation. Must have the ability to work in a shop and field environment repairing fleet. Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawing specifications, manuals and processes.

Must have the following welding techniques:
- Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW)
- Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
- Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
- Plasma arc welding (PAW)
- Multipass
- Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)

You must be able to act as a positive, professional company representative at all times while remaining focused on customer service. Ensure adherence to all internal and external environmental regulations.

The successful applicant will have a strong understanding of safety methods, protocols and techniques related to heavy equipment repair and maintenance, and must follow and enforce Borger Safety Policies.

Job Requirements:

- Must have Heavy Equipment welding experience. - Must have own tools, steel-toed safety boots, hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, safety harness, gloves, mask, face shield, welding helmet.
- Must be comfortable with work site environments, which includes confined spaces, working outdoors, at heights, noisy, dusty, hot.
- Needs to hold valid Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHIMIS) Certificate, First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate, and Fall Arrest Protection Training Course.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail, and handling heavy loads.
- Physically demanding, standing for extended periods
- Pre and post trip inspection of welding rig
- Maintain Welding bay and welding truck inventory
- Proper care and use of all supplied welding equipment
- Inspect equipment for cracks and bent items
- Repair cracks by use of gouging, grinding and welding
- Able to remove components to gain access to welding area
- Fabricate a large assortment of items for all Borger operations
- Housekeeping of shop area and welding truck
- Complete work orders using E360 program and following program guidelines and Superintendent’s instruction.
- Loading and Unloading deliveries via use of forklift or by hand
- Work with and lead Contractors and Apprentices with daily tasks
- Must have be a team player with excellent oral communication
- Must have valid class 5 license

Please ensure that resumes have 3 references and updated contact information.

The position includes Benefits (Merit) and offers competitive wages.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.