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Frontline Railcar Repair Ltd. located at 1701 A Chappell Drive, Saskatoon, SK, S7M 5P5 is a leading provider of railcar repair services.
We are looking for experienced Fabrication Welders (6 vacancies at this time) with at least 3 years of employment experience in mechanical repair and accustom to working with industrial tooling metal fabrication. Oxy fuel cutting torch, air arcing and welding experience is an asset.
Employment duties entail responsibility for all aspects of rail car (tank cars and gondolas) repair and maintenance focusing on utilization of cutting torch and welding techniques.
Experience in training and supervising apprentices is an asset.
High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Applicants must be literate so as to understand: written instructions and postings, shop paperwork, safety rules.
We offer 24.10$CAD per hour for 40 hour (full time) work week. Benefits include disability insurance, dental insurance, extended medical insurance and pension plan.
Only qualified candidates will be called for an interview.
Welding Techniques/Processes
- Fusion welds
- Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW)
- Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
- Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) (MIG)
- Brazing and soldering
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Job task planning and organizing
Additional Skills
- Supervise other workers
- Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
- Operate CAD systems
- Layout patterns
- Instruct apprentices
- Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications
- Polish sheet metal
Welding Positions
- All positions
Specific Skills
- Interpret welding process specifications
- Determine weldability of materials
Area Of Specialization
- Machinery or equipment repair
- Custom fabrication
- Truck repair
Materials
- Stainless steel
- Aluminum alloys
- Steel, iron and heavy metals
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Standing for extended periods
Main Work Area
- Maintenance/repair
Work Site Environment
- Outdoors