Job description

Nextreme is currently looking to hire a Certified Welder to work at our shop in Yellowknife, NT. Candidates must have valid, Welder 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.

Tickets considered an asset but not required

• B-Pressure Certification
• Aerial Work Platform
• Confined Spaces
• Fall Protection 
• CWB is not required but an asset

Skills:

• Read and interpret blueprints/drawings
• Accurately & timely record time and material on every job
• Follow work orders accurately to interpret job instructions
• Familiar with shop 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, and layout
• 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 is not required but an asset

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

Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Welder certifications are 100% REQUIRED for this position. Please list all certifications you possess, the more you have - the better.

If you do NOT have any, you do NOT qualify for this position and will not be considered.

Experience:

• Welding: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person