Apprentice Welder - Mildred Lake

Finning is growing - and so are the opportunities! We are hiring an Apprentice Welder at our Mildred Lake shop facility on a 14x14 continuous shift rotation. If you are a customer focused apprentice welder looking for a stability and career growth.

• Industry Leading Wage: $53.37 – $60.48h
• Continuous Shift Premium: $3.50/h
• Night Shift Premium: $3.50/h
  * when applicable
• Continuous Shift: 14x14; extra scheduled weeks off per year
• Vacation and flex/sick time in year one! Premium camp or location allowance provided
• 75% Employer paid medical benefits
• 6% Voluntary Employee Share Purchase, earns 2% Finning match
• 6% Employer paid pension, plus additional match
• CAT certified training:
  Additional certifications and skill development paid for by Finning

• Assist Welders with production and repairs of heavy duty equipment and/or related equipment in a timely manner
• Minimize downtime and maintain production requirements as scheduled
• Assist with examining and diagnosis of machine defects, repair damage and cracks when necessary
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment
• Maintain safe work practices
• Other work assigned as required

• Must be a current 2nd or 3rd year Welder Apprentice
• Willing to work towards Welder Certification
• Successfully meet Finning’s educational and testing prerequisites. This includes: completion of grade 12 (not including a general equivalent diploma)
• Meet the requirements of article 5.02 of the Alberta Collective Agreement
• Previous fabrication and machining experience
• Individual will be highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing will be necessary for successful candidacy
• Line boring experience will be considered an asset

This position is based out of Mildred Lake Shop facility on a 14x14 continuous days/nights shift Candidate selection will be in compliance with the terms of the current collective agreement Any future shift changes that may occur will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Collective Agreement You are required to become a member of the Union associated with this position.

This will be effective immediately and will result in union dues being deducted At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities.

Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 80 years. The company sells, rents and provides parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications.

Finning employs approximately 14,500 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

OUR DIVISIONS Finning International Inc. is the corporate head office of the publicly traded corporation, which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol: FTT. Finning Canada is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, and a portion of Nunavut. Finning South America is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia.

Finning UK and Ireland is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Rental of equipment is facilitated through the dealership locations as well as The Cat Rental Store locations in Finning Canada and Finning South America. OEM Remanufacturing - OEM, a Finning enterprise, is one of North America's most advanced engine and powertrain component remanufacturing providers and is located in Edmonton, Alberta.