Apprentice or Journeyperson Structural Steel and Plate Fitter

Waiward Industrial; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Waiward Industrial seeks an Apprentice or Journeyperson Structural Steel and Plate Fitter for a regular full-time position in Edmonton. The successful candidate will fit and assemble metal components for various structures, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. This role involves reading blueprints, using welding techniques, and working in a dynamic environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered apprentice or certified journeyperson.
• CWB welder qualification is necessary.
• Additional training such as rigging and crane operation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specifications to perform assembly and fitting.
• Use tack welding and other methods to fit metal components.
• Conduct housekeeping tasks and attend toolbox meetings.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tack welding

Assembly

Metal fitting

Attention to detail

Education

Registered apprentice or certified journeyperson credentials

CWB Transferable Welder Qualification

Basic Rigging Course

Certified Overhead Crane Operator

WHMIS

Job description

Apprentice or Journeyperson Structural Steel and Plate Fitter

Pay Competitive

Location Edmonton/Alberta

Employment type Other

Job Description

Req#: 1873

Overview

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Position: Regular / Full Time / Night Shift / Weekend Day

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. Through planned growth and development, we have kept our commitment to provide our customers with an unsurpassed level of service. Waiward’s historical and future success is grounded in our collective commitment to our core values.

At Waiward, we believe a diverse and inclusive workplace is the key to unlocking the full potential of our people. It is essential to build a team that represents the communities and clients we are serving. We attract, hire, and develop people of all backgrounds and ensure fairness and inclusion within our hiring processes. We believe in investing in people based on their expertise, capabilities, aspirations, and performance despite their race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

As a leader in our industry, we believe diversity and inclusion strengthen our team and are committed to making sustainable progress in our company and the communities and clients we serve. With the support of our leadership team and peers, our people are encouraged to share their perspectives.

Job Purpose

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

Responsibilities

• Displays a commitment to Waiward’s incident-free vision, values, and culture.
• Reads blueprints and specifications to determine the materials necessary to lay out work.
• Assembles and fits metal section and plates to form complete units or subunits using tack welding, bolting, or other methods.
• Lays out reference points and patterns according to component specifications.
• Grinds, stamps, cuts and drills material.
• Conducts housekeeping and general cleanup.
• Attends daily toolbox meetings.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn and ask questions.
• Completes tasks with minimal errors, rejections and NCR’s.
• Ensures 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.
• Performs 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.
• CWB Transferable Welder Qualification (including Tack Welder).
• Basic Rigging Course an asset
• FLHA Training an asset
• Certified Overhead Crane Operator an asset
• WHMIS

Working Conditions

The job may require the incumbent to walk stairs; be outside in inclement weather (slippery surfaces and cold); carrying objects, driving and being exposed to normal office routines.

Physical Requirements

The incumbent is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal for extended periods of time; and extensive reading. The incumbent is also required to stand and sit for extended periods of time.

*Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted. Waiward is an equal opportunity employer.

About the company

For more than 40 years, Waiward has been one of Canada’s largest steel fabricators and erector’s and a leading provider of construction, engineering and drafting services. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, we add value to projects from conception to...

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