Junior Mechanical Engineer

Your professional future matters. At Weldco-Beales Manufacturing, we care as much about your future as we do about our own. That’s why we’re always: S earching for top talent; S triving for new heights; and S ucceeding in creating a dynamic work environment. Everything you bring to the table, we want it. We want to watch you grow and thrive alongside WBM.

Who Are We?

In operation for 80 years, Weldco-Beales Manufacturing is proudly a 100% Inuvialuit-owned company. We put three things ahead of all else: our people, our quality, and our safety. We produce heavy equipment attachments for construction, forestry, mining, scrap recycling, and resource industries throughout Canada, the USA, and internationally. Joining our team means committing to excellence, while receiving industry-leading employee experience. We’ll stand behind you as you strive for success and promote the ideals of WBM.

Who Are You?

The Mechanical Engineering Technologist position is detail-oriented and skilled. This position is required to support design, development, and production of heavy equipment attachments. Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor, the ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with mechanical systems, software, and have detailed knowledge of the manufacturing process.

What Will You Do?

Issuing design projects

Designing or providing details on designs

Conducting engineering analysis

Conducting finite element analysis to create reports or initiate design development

Making independent studies, analyses, interpretations and conclusions

Carrying out technical surveys or inspections upon request

Adhering to prescribed testing analysis, design or computation methods

Complying with Company safety regulations, policies and procedures

Conforming to established practices and standards

Supporting other functional areas

Giving technical guidance to the engineering group

Collaborating with co-workers to achieve anticipated project goals

Providing services to internal and external clients

Contributing well-thought-out ideas and opinions in meetings and work groups

Using good judgment, critical thinking skills and deductive reasoning to work through

assignments

Researching and reading on a continuous basis to learn new skills and engineering

techniques, concepts or procedures

Participating and/or attending industry associations meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences

Follow company’s safety procedures, including PPE requirements

Complies to all safety regulations, policies, and procedures

Promotes workplace safety and creates a safe and secure work environment

Sound Familiar?

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution

Eligible for registration with the ASET or APEGA

1-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing or similar environment

Solid understanding of manufacturing processes for steel fabrication

Broad theoretical engineering knowledge

Good knowledge about engineering practices and principles

Knowledge of legislation, rules, and regulations

Interpersonal skills to relate to co-workers at all levels

Proficient computer skills to use various software applications (CAD, Microsoft Office Suite, SolidWorks, etc.)

Communication skills to read, listen, write and speak in a clear and concise manner

Good organizational skills

Good time management skills to productively complete work and meet deadlines

Good analytical skills to diagnose the problem(s) and find acceptable solution(s)

Problem solving skills to methodically and logically work through technical and nontechnical problems and recommend solutions

Good report writing skills to create clear, concise reports

Research skills to conduct thorough studies

Presentation skills to deliver presentations

Mentorship skills to coach, guide and assist in developing staff

Interviewing skills to probe customers about their needs

Bonus Round!

Our employees are the lifeblood of WBM. We offer the following benefits to help you be he best version of yourself:

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

Company Pension Plan with 3% company matching

Education support including EI top-up payments

A workplace that prides itself on safety, cleanliness, respect, and results.

Rewards:

monthly incentive program with monetary rewards

service awards in 5-year increments

company/team events

personal growth

career advancement opportunities

What Do You Think?

If your interest is piqued, we’d love to hear from you. Submit an application and show us what you’re made of. While we love to chat, time isn’t on our side so only shortlisted candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Just a Quick Heads-Up! 😊

To help us keep things moving and make sure we give every application a fair look, we may use a little help from AI during the initial resume screening process. It’s just a tool to help us match your experience with the role. No AI is making big decisions in this very human-centric process!

Real people are still very much part of every step, especially when it comes to interviews and final decisions. If you ever have questions or need any kind of accommodation along the way, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re happy to help!