Structural Steel and Plate Fitter

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Position: Permanent / Full Time

Positions Available: Night Shift - 5 / Weekend Shift - 4

Waiward Industrial LP is a unionized shop offering the highest paid wages in the industry! We offer great benefits, a monthly performance bonus, RRSP's, annual boot allowance & safety glass coverage, $3 per hour for Night Shift Differential as well as the opportunity for long-term employment.

Waiward is a respected construction and maintenance service provider that operates one of Canada’s largest fabrication shops based out of Edmonton, Alberta. Our mission is To Be Your Trusted Partner which ensures we act with integrity in all that we do.

Job Purpose

Fitters are responsible for assembly, fitting, installation, and fabrication of metal components for various structures and products.

Responsibilities

• Display a commitment to Waiward’s incident-free vision, values, and culture.
• Read blueprints and specifications to determine the materials necessary to lay out work.
• Assemble and fit metal section and plates to form complete units or subunits using tack welding, bolting, or other methods.
• Lay out reference points and patterns according to component specifications.
• Grind, stamp, cut and drill material.
• Conduct housekeeping and general cleanup.
• Attend daily toolbox meetings.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and ask questions.
• Complete tasks with minimal errors, rejections and NCR’s.
• Ensure that all non-conformances are reported and that the shop, where applicable, maintains the integrity of quality standards.
• Follows and documents established procedures.
• Reports personal injuries, no matter how minor, and obtains medical attention as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered apprentice, an Alberta-certified journeyperson, hold a valid recognized credential, or possess the skills and knowledge expected of a Journeyperson.
• Basic Rigging Course an asset
• FLHA Training an asset
• Certified Overhead Crane Operator an asset
• WHMIS

Working Conditions

The incumbent is required to work in the fabrication shop with moderate noise.

Physical Requirements

The incumbent is required to stand and sit for extended periods of time and will require good physical attributes for walking on uneven ground, climbing, confined space entry, limited lifting, and sitting.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.76-$36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Every Weekend
• Night shift
• Overtime

Application question(s):

• Are you willing to work Night Shift?
• Do you have reliable transportation to/from work?

Experience:

• Structural Steel Fitting: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person