Apprentice Welder

About Us

RAM is a leading Canadian manufacturer of superior elevating devices for both residential and low-rise commercial use across Canada and the United States. Founded in 1987, our vision has been to engineer and manufacture impactful accessibility solutions without aesthetic compromise.

About the role

RAM Elevators and Lifts Inc is seeking a skilled and experienced Second or Third Year Welder to join our dynamic team. The Apprentice Welder will play a crucial role in contributing to various welding projects, ensuring high-quality workmanship, and adhering to safety standards.

Responsibilities
• Read and interpret blueprints in a bid to understand work specifications.
• Take orders from journeymen to operate manual and semi-automatic welding and cutting equipment.
• Conduct visual inspections of completed welds to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.
• Identify and rectify any defects or discrepancies in the welding process.
• Set up and operate hand and power tools particular to the welding trade.
• Conduct routine checks and minor maintenance tasks on welding machines and related tools.
• Prepare all material surfaces that need to weld and ensure that there is no rust, dust, or damage.
• Keep track of materials, tools, and equipment needed for welding projects and inform supervisor in case of shortages.
• Properly and consistently document and follow established procedures.
• Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times, must have own helmet and steel toe boots.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / skills
• Minimum 1st Year apprentice status or equivalent experience in welding.
• Demonstrable high proficiency in English is required
• Ability to pass CWB weld tests
• Valid welding certification (e.g., CWB) is an asset.
• Basic or Intermediate skills in MIG welding technique.
• Strong understanding of welding processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of blueprint reading and interpretation.
• Ability to learn new things and adjust job tasks as required.
• Ability to work with jigs and free-hand fabrication.
• Knowledge in the use of measuring tools- tape measure, calipers etc.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and precision in work.

Working Conditions
• Hazards associated with working in a fabrication shop (i.e. noise, machinery, smoke)

Physical Requirements
• Must have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: welding for extended periods of time and extensive reading.
• The incumbent is also required to stand for extended periods of time and will require good physical attributes for lifting (up to 50lbs) and handling of heavy materials.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:
• Edmonton, AB T5S 2J4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• If required, can you easily provide proof of your apprenticeship year?

Licence/Certification:
• 1st year Welding Apprenticeship (required)

Work Location: In person