CWB Welding Supervisor

Nextreme is currently looking to hire a CWB - Certified Welder with supervisory experience to work at our shop in Nanaimo, other areas of BC, and possibly Yellowknife, NT. Candidates must have valid, current CWB certifications and a valid driver's license.

The ideal candidate should have a positive attitude and strong work ethic, have experience supervising a fabrication shop and leading/guiding other welders and apprentices.

Hours are based on a minimum of 40 hours a week, with possible opportunities for overtime as needed.

Relocation assistance is available for candidates interested in relocating. Company health and dental benefits with Manulife are available after 3-month probationary period.

Wage is dependent upon experience and certifications, and is competitive.

Certifications (the following certifications are considered an asset):

• CWB Certification (required)
• Journeyman Welder (an asset)
• Driver’s License (required)
• B-Pressure Certification (an asset)
• Aerial Work Platform (an asset)
• Confined Spaces (an asset)
• Fall Protection (an asset)

Skills:

• Read and interpret blueprints/drawings to correctly fabricate and assemble products from start to finish
• Accurately & timely record time and material on every job
• Follow work orders accurately to interpret job instructions
• Familiar with shop fabricating equipment such as brakes, shears, bandsaws, ironworkers, drill presses and plasma cutters
• Able to work in fast paced environment
• Inspects work in progress and finished products
• Safety Orientated
• Basic mathematical skills
• Ability to work with hands, lift heavy objects and stand on your feet for long periods of time often doing repetitive motions
• Punctual and on time
• Performs high quality work at all times with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work with little to no supervision
• Capable of successfully completing all skill tests required to demonstrate quality welding and fabrications skills as requested by the operation.

Experience:

• Safe use and operation of Gouging, welding using SMAW/FCAW/GMAW/TIG processes, plasma cutters, oxy/acetylene cutting equipment, Ironworkers, bandsaws, automated cutting equipment, machining equipment, presses, threading equipment, drill presses and other associated fabrication and construction equipment as required.
• Welding, cutting, grinding, measuring, layout, fabrication
• The diagnosis and troubleshooting of equipment problems; identifying and replacing failed components, worn or broken parts, making all necessary adjustments and alignments as well as performing quality repairs.
• TIG Welding Experience considered an asset
• Supervising/managing up to 20 people

NEXTreme Inc. looks forward to your application. Please e-mail cover letters and resumes. This job position will remain open until filled. We will only contact successful candidates via e-mail and/or phone. All other resumes will be kept on file for 3 months.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $38.00-$45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Application question(s):

• CWB tickets are a requirement for this position. Please list what CWB certifications you possess.
• Do you have CWB Supervisor certification?
• Do you have Supervisory experience? If so, how many years?

Experience:

• Metal fabrication: 10 years (required)

Work Location: In person