Apprentice Machine Operator Jobs in Chilliwack, BC

We are looking for a Welder Apprentice to join our team. This is a full-time position with opportunities to further your career.

The ideal candidate will be detailed, diligent, and deliberate, they will be supportive and helpful by nature, accountable and able to work independently, and thrive in fast-paced environments. This role is mainly based at Tritech's fabrication shop in Langley, BC but may require travel within the lower mainland, and Fraser Valley regions, a valid license and reliable vehicle are required.

About Tritech Group Ltd.

Tritech Group Ltd. has been in operation for over 35 years and is a leader in the water infrastructure industry in Western Canada. Tritech designs and builds water and wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations and has the unique ability to complete the majority of project work in-house, with the resources and capacity to integrate multiple disciplines including, civil, process, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation trades.

Tritech has enjoyed steady growth in the industry and continues to focus on providing sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure solutions. We have completed over 265 projects and our capacity has continued to grow along with our experience.

At Tritech, we believe in fostering long-term relationships with our clients and employees and we value their contributions to our company. Tritech's staff of capable professionals draw from their years of experience to provide a high level of technical expertise and exceptional service. We approach every project with an uncompromising dedication to safety, sustainability, and quality.

At Tritech we value safety, quality, integrity, client focus, and community.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive wages based on experience.
• 6% accrued (equivalent to approx. 3 weeks for full time employees) vacation.
• Extended health and dental benefits ( available for full time employees only), with a great EAP program to support our employees and their families both physically and mentally ( the EAP services are available to all employees)
• Professional development opportunities.
• A positive, safety-first company culture in a COR certified company.
• Regular company events such as sports games, family fun outings, BBQ's and more!
• Steel Toe Boot allowances for shop and field workers.
• Rain Gear allowances for field workers.
• Various discounts through Perkopolis (Canada's largest perks program)
• An annual fitness allowance that can be used for gym memberships, fitness classes and at home gym equipment.
• RRSP matching after one (1) year of employment.
  

We provide excellent opportunities for team members to develop new skills and advance their careers through a variety of internal and external learning and training programs. We are also proud to support and participate in apprenticeship sponsorship programs, helping employees build valuable skills and achieve their professional goals.

Responsibilities:

At Tritech, we aim to provide opportunities that are challenging, fast-paced, that effectively utilize the skills of our team members, and provide variety in day-to-day tasks.

The job responsibilities for this role include:

Fabrication

• Performing steel, stainless steel, and aluminum fabrication tasks as directed by the shop foreman.
• Welding and tacking pipe as well as other metal structures.
• Pickling welded stainless pipe.
• Using a variety of other hand and power tools and machinery safely and to company policies and procedures.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, maps, drawings, and specifications.
• Painting fabricated metals and performing rust abatement on vehicles and equipment.
• Operating metal fabrication equipment including, but not limited to, bandsaws, drill presses, grinders and sanders.
• Assisting metal fabricators and welders as directed.
  

Shop Support

• Operate company equipment as directed, including but not limited to:
  • Forklifts
• Refilling equipment and vehicle fuel tanks as requested.
• Cleaning & lubricating vehicles and equipment as requested.
• Assist the Shop Coordinator as required to ensure shop and project supplies inventory is identified and stored properly.
• Assist the Shop Coordinator as required with the safe and efficient loading and unloading of Tritech vehicles, outgoing and incoming.
• Assist the Shop Coordinator as required to load and unload equipment, materials, and supplies going to project sites and receive them from suppliers and sites.
• When receiving materials from suppliers, store and label them appropriately and then inform the purchaser they have arrived.
• Assist the Shop Coordinator as required to pick from stock, gather and package materials and equipment as requested by the office and field.
• Assist the Shop Coordinator as required to manage shop inventory by tracking incoming and outgoing materials and supplies.
• Assist the Fleet/Shop Maintenance department with performing maintenance and repairs on the Tritech facilities as requested.
• Performing various manual labor tasks to support operations.
• Maintain a clean shop by removing and putting away unwanted materials and tools and other housekeeping tasks as required or assigned.

General

• Performing pre-operational inspections, hazard assessments, and safety checks.
• Being accountable, responsible & take ownership.
• Being safety conscious and follow safety policies and procedures.
• Providing a safe work environment through continuous training and development.
• Operating with honesty, integrity and respect.
  

Requirements

• BC Class 5 driver's license, personal vehicle, and clean driver record
• Excellent communication skills and command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Able and willing to perform physical labor activities.
• Enrolled with Skilled Trades BC as a Welder Apprentice.
• Mechanical aptitude with basic maintenance and repair experience is an asset.
• Previous welding experience considered an asset.
• Prior forklift experience considered an asset.
• Previous experience working in a shop considered an asset.
• Completion of the Construction Safety Training System (CSTS) or SiteReadyBC or willingness to complete.
• First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Knowledge of safe hoisting and rigging procedures considered an asset.
• Experience working on an active construction site considered an asset.
• Experience working with a variety of hand and power tools and machinery.
  
• Must be able to supply own steel-toed safety boots.
  
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resumeusing the link provided, or via our websitehttps://tritechgroup.ca/careers/

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that all candidates are required to complete online assessments through Predictive Index as part of our hiring process. Depending on the position, additional job-related assessments may also be required, such as a 50 lb. physical fitness assessment, competency assessment, or operational assessment. Successful completion of all applicable assessments is a mandatory component of the hiring process and will be considered when making hiring decisions.

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All active job postings from Tritech Group Ltd can be verified through our official careers page athttps://tritechgroup.ca/careers/. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of a job posting or communication, please refer to our careers page or contact us directly