Posted 28 days ago
Journeyperson Welder
@ West Fraser
Sundre, Alberta
Overview
West Fraser is hiring a Journeyperson Welder at its Sundre Lumber site to maintain and repair sawmill and planer equipment. The role includes weekend fabrication and repairs, troubleshooting production equipment during shifts, and eligibility for emergency overtime. Pay varies with experience and location, and the posting offers a full benefits package and relocation support.
Responsibilities:
- Réparer et entretenir l'équipement de scierie et de rabotage
- Inspecter l'équipement pour détecter les fissures
- Fabriquer et installer des protecteurs et des structures d'acier
- Effectuer de l'entretien préventif et du dépannage
Requirements summary:
- Certification de soudeur compagnon valide
- Permis de conduire classe 5 valide
- Réussite des tests CWB pour le SMAW
- Capacité de travailler en hauteur et de travailler de façon autonome
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, overtime, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Journeyperson Welding Certification, Class 5 Driver's License, CWB SMAW testing |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Relocation assistance |
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West Fraser
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We are a diversified wood products company with more than 50 facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Europe.
Full company description
West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Europe, manufacturing, marketing, selling and distributing lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, particleboard), Northern bleached softwood kraft pulp, paper, wood chips and other residuals.
- LinkedIn followers
- 55,708
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 3,494
- Reported office locations
- 1250 Brownmiller Road, Quesnel, BC V2J 6P5, CA
- 57 Germantown Ct., Suite 300, 300, Germantown, TN 38138, US
- 885 W Georgia St, Suite 1500, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3E8, CA
- Business categories
- Renewable Energy
- Paper Manufacturing
- Wholesale
- Wood Processing
- Forestry
- Product Design
- Furniture
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- West Fraser
- Specialties
- Lumber
- Plywood
- LVL
- MDF
- OSB
- and particleboard
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 4,768,758
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Europe, manufacturing, marketing, selling and distributing lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, particleboard), Northern bleached softwood kraft pulp, paper, wood chips and other residuals.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Quesnel, BC |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1955 |
| Specialties | LumberPlywoodLVLMDFOSBand particleboard |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 76 |
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West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. Sundre Lumber is currently recruiting for Journeyperson Welder position.
As a Journeyperson Welder, you will be a key player in our continuous maintenance improvement program through daily troubleshooting and preventative maintenance strategies. This position will incorporate weekend fabrication / repairs of equipment with the ability to troubleshoot and repair production equipment and maintain uptime in the facilities during production shifts. This position will also be eligible overtime for emergency fabrication / repair as required.
You'll Do:
- Maintaining a safe work environment
- Read blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to repair equipment
- Operate hoisting and lifting devices to position machinery and parts during the assembly, installation, set-up and repair of equipment and machinery
- Inspect equipment for Cracks using mag particle and di penetrant testing
- Weld repair various types of Sawmill / Planer / Mobile equipment including but not limited to Conveyors, Hydraulic piping, chutes, hoppers, tanks, equipment structure, using SMAW, GMAW, Air Arcing and Grinding equipment
- Fabricate, install, and repair guarding and structural steel assemblies and components
You will have:
- A Proactive Attitude towards safety
- A valid Inter-Provincial or Provincial Journeyperson Welding Certification
- A valid Class 5 Driver's license
- Be capable of passing all positions of CWB testing for SMAW.
- Be familiar with interpreting engineered welding procedures
- Be familiar with Mag Particle and Dye Penetrant testing processes
- Be able to Climb onto, into over Equipment, use ladders and work at heights
- Ability to work independently with little supervision
- Flexible schedule to work - weekends
- Strong working knowledge of sawmill & planer equipment will be an asset
- Use knowledge and skills to recognize opportunities for improvements and savings
- Aerial work platform and fall arrest training will be an asset
- Strong working knowledge of guarding fabrication and installation standards.
Compensation Package:
- The hourly pay rate for this position may vary depending on experience, education, and location.
- Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation, and holidays.
- Are you open to relocating? We offer comprehensive relocation support!
Your Workplace Location:
- Sundre is located approximately one hour northwest of Calgary and two hours from Banff, offering unlimited outdoor recreational opportunities in the foothills of the Rockies, a good hospital and schools, and an affordable lifestyle. To learn more, visit the Town of Sundre website at sundre.com
About Us:
West Fraser offers exciting career paths in trades, operations, professional services, engineering and forestry across more than 50 locations in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Europe.
From lumber to engineered wood products, West Fraser delivers high-quality, naturally renewable building materials to the world. In all aspects of our business, we’re committed to responsible product sourcing and harvesting practices, backed by globally-recognized forest certifications.
Diversity:
At West Fraser, we strongly believe promoting diversity and inclusion is essential to our success. Our commitment to creating inclusive workplaces is reflected in our core values, and we constantly strive to foster a culture that values and respects every individual’s unique background and perspective. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team dedicated to shaping a brighter future by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity. Join our team at West Fraser and help us build a more diverse and inclusive community.
Sustainability:
West Fraser is fully committed to sustainable forest management as defined in our environmental policy, which is reflected in every aspect of our work. We adopt new technologies and innovations to create exceptional building materials. Wood products are a natural, renewable, recyclable, and environmentally sustainable choice for consumers who prioritize sustainability.
Sustainability Report | West Fraser
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