About Vitalis
At Vitalis, we design and manufacture innovative CO₂-based clean technology. Our natural refrigerant R744 (CO₂) chillers, heat pumps, and refrigeration systems help businesses reduce their environmental impact without compromising performance. Every product we design, build, and support helps our customers operate more efficiently while contributing to a more sustainable future.
When you join Vitalis, you'll be part of a team that cares about doing meaningful work and doing it well. We believe people, planet, and profits can go hand in hand, and we've built a culture where we take pride in the quality of our work, deliver on our commitments, and achieve our best results by working together.
If you're looking for a place where your work has purpose, your contributions are valued, and you have the opportunity to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Summary:
The position of Class A Welder includes but is not limited to production welding of pressure vessels and piping systems. Responsibilities will include the use of various hand tools and equipment to aid in the fabrication of custom products from engineering drawings to produce pressure parts that meet code specifications in a high-paced production environment. Candidates must have Class A certification, pressure welding experience, TIG/stainless steel experience, and be able to work full-time at our Kelowna location.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ability to perform all operations in the shop necessary to fabricate pressure vessels, pressure piping systems, skid frames and structural components (Carbon and Stainless Steels)
- Use of engineering drawings, spool sheets, piping isometrics, etc., for laying out of the job, fit-up, and welding preparation of all components.
- Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements (GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, MCAW, SAW)
- Prepare work pieces by cleaning, cutting, grinding and shaping metal using various tools and equipment
- Utilize fabrication and assembly skills to set up components for welding by using various hand tools, clamps, jigs, fixtures, calipers, rulers and tape measures to ensure proper fit-up and alignment of components before welding
- Inspect parts and materials for proper assembly and cosmetic defects before welding. Tag any non-conforming parts and inform QC.
- Weld components using manual, semi-automatic and machine welding processes in various positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead)
- Perform welding repair and maintenance to production-related equipment, machinery, and structures
- Perform visual inspections of completed welds to ensure they meet code and project requirements to pass NDE tests.
- Pressure testing of completed assemblies and subassemblies to determine weld and joint integrity.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment and ensure equipment is kept in a condition that does not compromise safety
- Cross-training in assembly.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Journeyperson Welder Certificate of Qualification from the Industry Training Authority of BC (SkilledTradesBC), or equivalent from a recognized provincial training authority. Minimum Level ‘B’
- Current Class A Pressure Welding Certificate through Technical Safety BC (TSBC) and welder logbook from the Industry Training Authority of BC (SkilledTradesBC)
- Thorough knowledge of welding practices and techniques (GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, MCAW, SAW)
- Experience with brazing of materials (copper, stainless) an asset
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, spool sheets, piping isometrics, GAs, etc.
- Able to lift and/or move up to 50lbs
- Skills test to be completed
- Must have Canadian citizenship or a Canadian work visa.
Benefits
- Flexible Working Program
- RRSP Matching Program
- Extended Health, Vision, and Dental plan
- Training and CPD allowances
Candidates are to include current certifications/welder logbook with resume.
