Structural Steel and Plate Fitter

Waiward Industrial; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading construction and maintenance service provider in Edmonton as a Fitter. This permanent, full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to work in one of Canada's largest fabrication shops. You will be responsible for assembling, fitting, and fabricating metal components for various structures, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. The company values diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive environment for all employees. With competitive wages, excellent benefits, and performance bonuses, this role is perfect for skilled individuals looking to advance their careers in a thriving industry.

Benefits

Monthly Performance Bonus

RRSP Contributions

Annual Boot Allowance

Safety Glass Coverage

Night Shift Differential

Qualifications

• Registered apprentice or journeyperson required with skills in metal fabrication.
• Basic rigging and overhead crane operation knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and fit metal components using welding and bolting methods.
• Read blueprints to determine necessary materials and layout work.
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Welding

Metal Fabrication

Attention to Detail

Physical Stamina

Education

Registered Apprentice

Alberta-certified Journeyperson

Basic Rigging Course

FLHA Training

Certified Overhead Crane Operator

WHMIS Certification

Job description

Overview

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Position: Permanent / Full-Time

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. 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

1. Displays a commitment to Waiward’s incident-free vision, values, and culture.
2. Reads blueprints and specifications to determine the materials necessary to lay out work.
3. Assembles and fits metal sections and plates to form complete units or subunits using tack welding, bolting, or other methods.
4. Lays out reference points and patterns according to component specifications.
5. Grinds, stamps, cuts and drills material.
6. Conducts housekeeping and general cleanup.
7. Attends daily toolbox meetings.
8. Demonstrates a willingness to learn and ask questions.
9. Completes tasks with minimal errors, rejections and NCR’s.
10. Ensure that all non-conformances are reported and that the shop, where applicable, maintains the integrity of quality standards.
11. Follows and documents established procedures.
12. Reports personal injuries, no matter how minor, and obtains medical attention as required.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Must be a registered apprentice, an Alberta-certified journeyperson, hold a valid recognized credential, or possess the skills and knowledge expected of a Journeyperson.
2. Basic Rigging Course an asset
3. FLHA Training an asset
4. Certified Overhead Crane Operator an asset
5. 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.

*Waiward is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.