Overview

The primary role of the Welder Helper Pre-Apprentice is to assist the welding department by performing housekeeping and entry level duties as to maximize the output and efficiency of the Journeyperson and Apprentice Welders.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist trades people, lead and/or supervisor with responsibilities pertinent to progress of project in a safe manner.

• Familiarize self with and/or request training concerning new small/hand-held equipment.

• Operation of cutting saw and small tools in the department.

• Maintain small/hand-held equipment in good working order and notify lead or supervisor of malfunctions

• Assistance and compliance with company inventory requirements.

• Unloading products received and loading finished products for delivery.

• Shop hygiene and 5-S program.

• Inspect large equipment to ensure good working order and notify lead or supervisor of malfunctions.

• Notify the lead or supervisor of any unsafe conditions, practices and/or procedures observed

• May be required to move materials with forklift or overhead crane if trained and authorized.

• Performs all duties in accordance with Silent-Aire Limited Partnership safety program standards and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Code.

• Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Completion of high school or equivalent education (additional education or apprenticeship program which compliments the laborer’s performance is preferred).

• Experience with all safe practices, procedures, and overall processes associated with manufacturing, from raw materials to finished products.

Working Conditions

• Commercial/Industrial environment.

• Manual dexterity required to use necessary tools.

• Exercise caution, as the environment presents many naturally occurring hazards.

• Always adhere to safety policies (wear protective equipment).

• Long periods of standing.

• Overtime as required.

Contacts

• Communication is primarily internal to the assigned work team and the Production Supervisor.

Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.