Welder/Fabricator Level 2 - Full Time

Company Overview

Join EagleCraft Boats, a dedicated team of 30 full-time professionals in Campbell River, British Columbia, specializing in custom aluminum boat design and fabrication. With a global footprint and over 800 premium vessels crafted including pleasure and commercial boats, the company represents excellence in aluminum boat manufacturing.

Job Role

We are expanding our team and have several openings for Welders/Fabricators skilled in aluminum to help build our advanced vessels. Your tasks will primarily involve using MIG welding techniques and assembling hulls and vessels from prefabricated components.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform MIG aluminum welding and contribute directly to hull and vessel assembly.
• Fit and assemble prefabricated parts accurately to specifications.
• Prepare components properly in readiness for welding stages.
• Conduct sub-assemblies which include welding various parts together.
• Maintain a tidy and hazard-free workspace at all times.
• Adhere strictly to EagleCraft Boats' and WorkSafeBC's Occupational Health & Safety standards.

Candidate Requirements

• Skilled in MIG (Push-Pull) welding, with pulse welding experience considered an asset.
• Possess 2 to 3 years of experience in aluminum welding and fabrication.
• Competent in safely operating saws, grinders, drills, and other power tools.
• Exhibit strong attention to detail to maintain high-quality outcomes.
• Ability to read blueprints and work order details is desirable but not mandatory.

Desired Personal Attributes

• Commitment to sustaining a safe workplace environment.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively to meet team targets.
• Proactive attitude with capacity to follow instructions with minimal oversight.
• Eagerness to learn and develop skills continuously.
• Take pride in craftsmanship and daily work output.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Capacity to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

• Permanent full-time employment with year-round indoor work settings.
• Be part of a family-run enterprise with opportunities for career progression.
• Engage in social company events such as holiday parties and BBQs.
• Competitive compensation between $30.00 and $38.00 per hour based on experience, with higher wages for experienced aluminum boat builders.
• Formal performance evaluations after probation and annually thereafter.
• Enjoy a four-day work week with Fridays off, working daytime shifts.
• Access extended benefits, employee assistance programs, and discounts on marine materials.
• Occasional boating experiences as part of employment perks.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Must be 18 or older and legally authorized to work in Canada.
• The role demands regular physical activity including walking, standing, stooping, climbing, and lifting.
• Exposure to varying temperatures, fumes, noise, moving machinery, humidity, and potential toxic substances.
• Work requires focused attention visually and auditorily, often under pressure to meet quality and deadline standards.