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Welder, Journeyperson or 3rd Year Apprentice

@ SMS Equipment Inc.

Elkford, British Columbia

Full-time
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Overview

SMS Equipment Inc. is hiring a Journeyperson or 3rd year apprentice welder for its Elkford, BC branch. The welder performs repairs and fabrications on mining and mobile equipment, working from blueprints and work orders on a 7x7 rotation. The posting states base wage of $52.31 for journeypersons and $36.62 to $39.23 for 3rd year apprentices, plus additional premiums.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform repairs and fabrications on various equipment makes and models
  • Work from layouts, blueprints and work orders
  • Customize mobile equipment or components to customer needs
  • Support failure analysis and welding repair strategies
  • Deliver safe welding services in a fast-paced environment

Requirements summary:

  • Journeyperson welder or 3rd year apprentice
  • Thorough knowledge of mining equipment maintenance and repair
  • Ability to interpret blueprints and follow work orders
  • Works with minimal supervision and strong safety awareness
  • Valid Class 5/G drivers licence

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Benefits mentioned

Retirement plan
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-03-30
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-30

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Job details

DepartmentManufacturing & production
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none
Work settingPlant or factory, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certifications3rd year apprentice
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksdrug and alcohol, driving record
Perks mentionedRetirement plan

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SMS Equipment Inc.

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Full company description

SMS Equipment Inc. is the premier equipment solutions provider for the mining, construction, road construction, and forestry industries. Our world-class specialists work across more than 40 locations in Canada and Alaska, providing tailored equipment, support, parts and technology solutions that help our customers grow. We’re Partners in Your Possibilities, innovating and delivering cutting-edge programs with leading manufacturers that drive success for our customers. We’re a team committed to collaborative growth, making a meaningful impact through everything we do. SMS Equipment partners with employees to transform jobs into careers. Do work that is productive and meaningful. Learn new skills. Explore diverse opportunities within our network. Sound right for you? Come join us! ------------------------------ Équipement SMS inc. est le principal fournisseur de solutions d'équipement pour les industries de l'exploitation minière, de la construction, de la construction routière et de la foresterie. Nos spécialistes de classe mondiale travaillent dans plus de 40 emplacements au Canada et en Alaska, fournissant de l'équipement sur mesure, du soutien, des pièces et des solutions technologiques qui aident nos clients à croître. Nous sommes des Partenaires de vos possibilités, innovant et offrant des programmes de pointe avec des fabricants de premier plan qui favorisent la réussite de nos clients. Nous sommes une équipe engagée dans une croissance collaborative, ayant un impact significatif à travers tout ce que nous faisons. Équipement SMS s'associe à ses employés pour transformer les emplois en carrières. Effectuer un travail productif et utile. Acquérir de nouvelles compétences. Explorer diverses opportunités au sein de notre réseau. Si cela vous convient, rejoignez-nous!

LinkedIn followers
34,107
People associated on LinkedIn
1,806
Reported office locations
  • 11285 274 ST, Acheson , Alberta T7X 6P9, CA
  • 16116 111 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5M, CA
  • 14025 Humber Station Rd, Bolton, Ontario L7E 0Z9, CA
  • 7664 10 St NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8W1, CA
  • 1461 Willow St, Campbell River, British Columbia V9W 6J6, CA
  • 2027 Avenue du Labrador, Baie-Comeau, Quebec G4Z 3B9, CA
  • 8895 King St, Anchorage, Alaska 99515, US
  • 205 Rue Clément-Gilbert, Chicoutimi, Quebec G7H 5B1, CA
  • 121 Ilsley Ave, #115, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B 1S9, CA
  • 3 Intata Rd, Elkford, British Columbia V0B 1H0, CA
  • 2 Royalcrest Rd, Etobicoke, Ontario M9V 2L5, CA
  • 3606 Schacht St, Fairbanks, Alaska 99701, US
  • 16 Highway 11/71, Fort Frances, Ontario P9A 3M2, CA
  • 22K Highway 63 North, Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 3G2, CA
  • 8911 Northern Lights Dr, Fort St John, British Columbia V1J 0B4, CA
  • 448 Hodgson Rd, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3C 2G5, CA
  • 9116 108th St, Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 4C8, CA
  • 260 Felaber Rd, Hinton, Alberta T7V 1Z8, CA
  • 1785 Versatile Dr, Kamloops, British Columbia V1S 1C5, CA
  • 1800 Rue Montgolfier, Laval, Quebec H7T 0L9, CA
  • 50 MacNaughton Ave, Moncton, New Brunswick E1H 3L9, CA
  • 5 St Anne's Crescent, Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador A1L 3W1, CA
  • 1063 Great St, Prince George, British Columbia V2N 2K8, CA
  • 7659 Edgar Industrial Crt, Red Deer, Alberta T4P 4E2, CA
  • 296 Industrial Dr, Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3C6, CA
  • 5 Haniak Rd, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7K 0C7, CA
  • 2907 Millar Ave, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 6P6, CA
  • 120 Rue de New York, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Quebec G3A 0A8, CA
  • 990 Rue Marie-Victorin, Saint-Bruno, Quebec J3V 0N4, CA
  • 12720 82 Ave, Surrey, British Columbia V3W 3G1, CA
  • 4088 Highway 101 W, Timmins, Ontario P4R 0E9, CA
  • 4500 rue Raymond Bellemarre, Trois-Rivières, Quebec G9B 0G3, CA
  • 1085 3e Avenue, Val-d’Or, Quebec J9P 0J7, CA
  • 10 Second Ave, Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador A0R 1B0, CA
  • 7 Bennett Road, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 5Z4, CA
  • 1145 Murray Dr, Williams Lake, British Columbia V2G 4K8, CA
  • 147 Mountain View Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba R4B 0A3, CA
  • 14 Ellesmere Dr, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories X1A 0G1, CA
Business categories
  • Machinery Manufacturing
  • Mechanical Design
Other recorded names
  • SMS Equipment Inc.
Specialties
  • Parts and Attachments
  • Undercarriage Specialists
  • Intelligent Machines
  • Mechanical Services
  • Field Services
  • Komatsu
  • Takeuchi
  • BOMAG
  • NPK
  • Genesis
  • Construction Equipment
  • Pièces et accessoires
  • Spécialistes des trains de roulement
  • Machines intelligentes
  • Services mécaniques
  • Services sur le terrain
  • Équipements de construction
  • Advanced Technology Solutions
  • and Technologies de pointe
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SMS Equipment Inc. is the premier equipment solutions provider for the mining, construction, road construction, and forestry industries. Our world-class specialists work across more than 40 locations in Canada and Alaska, providing tailored equipment, support, parts and technology solutions that help our customers grow. We’re Partners in Your Possibilities, innovating and delivering cutting-edge programs with…

FieldValue
IndustryMachinery Manufacturing
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersAcheson , Alberta
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded2008
SpecialtiesParts and AttachmentsUndercarriage SpecialistsIntelligent MachinesMechanical ServicesField ServicesKomatsuTakeuchiBOMAGNPKGenesis
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Job description

SMS is searching for 3rd year or Journeyperson welders for our Elkford, BC Branch! Our Welders support repairs and fabrications across a wide range of equipment and work hands-on with industry-leading machines alongside a team that knows quality matters.

Base Wage - Journeyperson: $52.31. Additional premiums apply.
Base Wage - 3rd Year Apprentice: $36.62 - $39.23. Additional premiums apply.
Location:
Elkford, BC.
Shift Rotation: 7x7

What You’ll Do

  • Performing repairs and fabrications on various makes and models of equipment.
  • Working from layouts, blueprints, and work orders.
  • Customizing mobile equipment or components based on customer needs.
  • Supporting failure analysis and welding repair strategies alongside the Service Manager.
  • Delivering safe, effective welding services in a fast-paced environment.

What You Bring

The successful candidate will be a Journeyperson Welder or 3rd year apprentice. Additional requirements include:

  • Highly motivated and able to work in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision
  • Ability to interpret blueprints and layouts/follow work orders
  • Must possess a strong work ethic, a commitment to excellence and have acute safety awareness as well as strong organizational skills
  • Must have effective interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy while working with a variety of individuals and groups
  • Must have a thorough knowledge of the maintenance and repair of mining equipment
  • Valid Class 5/G drivers license

This position is classified as an Individual Contributor role in SMS Equipment’s competency framework, requiring demonstration of core competencies (customer focus, collaboration, and technical/functional expertise).

At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our core values and we care for each other, without exception. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices, when completing all tasks.

Pre-Employment

This position is safety sensitive. Candidates may be required to complete:

  • Ticket verification
  • Pre-employment medical questionnaire
  • Drug and alcohol test
  • 5 year commercial drivers abstract

This posting is for an existing vacancy within SMS Equipment. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is hired.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted.

SMS Equipment offers rewarding careers in the heavy equipment industry across Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment gives you the opportunity to represent world-class quality in our product offerings and customer service. A few of the many benefits of working with SMS Equipment include competitive wages, comprehensive group benefits plans and RRSP matching.

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