Class IT Apprentice Pressure Welder in Kelowna, British Columbia at Vitalis Equipment Technology

Vitalis designs and manufactures CO₂-based clean technology, including R744 (CO₂) chillers, heat pumps, and refrigeration systems. Our products help customers operate more efficiently while supporting a more sustainable future.

We are a growing manufacturing company in Kelowna, BC, and we're looking for skilled welders to join our production team.

Working closely under the supervision of the Class A Pressure Welders, you will;

• TIG weld stainless steel and carbon steel
• Weld pressure vessels and piping
• Fit and prepare components for welding
• Read drawings, spool sheets, and piping isometrics
• Inspect welds for quality and code compliance
• Perform pressure testing as required
• Prepare workpieces via cleaning, cutting, grinding, and shaping tools and equipment
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Support assembly and other production work as needed

• Class 'IT' Pressure Welder certificate of qualification (or equivalent apprentice registration) - Technical Safety BC
• Must have completed the Welder Foundation training program, or
• Hold a Welder C Certificate of Qualification issued by ITA (SkilledTradesBC)
• Current welder logbook
• Pressure vessel/piping welding experience
• Strong TIG and stainless steel experience
• Ability to read fabrication drawings
• Ability to pass a weld test
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.