The staffing solutions division of GDKN is a leading provider of end-to-end solutions in the temporary staffing space. With companies across the globe laying critical emphasis on their human resources management, demand for temporary staffing is rapidly growing because it improves focus on core/critical activities and can be adapted to the seasonal nature of business, addresses business uncertainties and the demand for rapid growth. In short, temporary staffing creates a very nimble human capital platform which allows organizations to maximize their productivity and flexibility at all times.

GDKN is one of the very few minority business enterprises in North America that has the status of Preferred vendor with world’s largest corporations in various industries including:

• Electric
• Gas
• Telephone Utilities
• Manufacturing
• Defense
• Banking/Financial,
• Information Technology
• Healthcare/Pharmaceutical

Having worked with a multitude of the world’s largest clients, GDKN has gained significant expertise in providing staffing solutions which are specifically targeted to meet our client’s unique needs with a highly innovative tactical and strategic approach and extensive capabilities for scalability and flexibility.

Our staffing solutions focus on every detailed aspect of a business and ensure that you have the perfect talent for your critical business needs. We keep adapting and expanding to ensure that we always surpass our client’s expectations.

Our staffing solutions division has access to an unparalleled pool of candidates from which our dedicated team rigorously screen and evaluate to ensure ideal human resources are identified for our client’s unique needs. Our dedicated team is the group of certified experts many of which have years of experience in their related field of expertise.

We do not just focus on finding the perfect talent for our clients; we allow them to focus on growing their business and achieving their goals by ensuring that we adhere to the strictest labor compliance standards.

Our activities are compliant with the laws prevailing in the countries and municipalities we do business in and our team of labor law experts ensures that your organization is compliant with all current applicable labor regulations. Labor Law Compliance Management is an important component of our business which we continue to keep as a top priority.

With over 20 years in the staffing industry, highly customizable staffing solutions, unparalleled sourcing methodology and global capabilities, we are uniquely equipped to identify the right talent for your organization. GDKN will provide your organization with the flexibility to staff up or down, depending on your business needs.

Description:

• The Journeyperson Welder is responsible for the fabrication of custom prototypes from supplied drawings, fabrication of custom jigs and fixtures to produce production parts that meet customer specifications as well as the fabrication of metal structures using jigs and fixtures in a high paced production environment.  

•This position will work with Supervisors and Lead Hands to ensure continuous improvements in work cells, hitting quotas, and welding according to re-set parameters using MIG, ARC, and TIG welding processes.
 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Licensed Journeyperson Welder.

• Working towards Interprovincial Red Seal or CWB tickets.

• Valid welding certification, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), certified in all positions.

• Experience with routine maintenance operations.

• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.

• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

• Able to work well under pressure.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and review blueprints or welding process specifications; ensure drawings and specifications will function as designed in environment intended for use.

• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), plasma arc welding (PAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), oxy-acetylene welding (OAW), resistance welding, and submerged arc welding (SAW).

• Operate brazing, soldering, and manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment.

• Operate metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears, and other metal straightening and bending machines.

• Repair parts of metal products by welding on extra layers.

• Conduct technical inspections, repairs, modifications, and retrofits.

• Monitor parts usage and report on any material issues.

• Ensure accuracy and completion of assigned tasks and projects.

• Keep detailed and accurate reports and documentation.

• Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology, compliance, and repair techniques.

• Assist in training, directing, and supervision of junior employees and apprentices, inspecting and certifying their work.

• 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.