Journeyman Structural/Plate Fitters

OCL Group Inc.; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian contractor is seeking Journeyman Structural/Plate Fitters for their shop in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. This role involves fabricating and assembling structural steel components. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, cutting materials, and assembling metal sections while promoting a strong safety culture. Competitive hourly wages and benefits are offered after 90 days. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong work ethic, attention to detail, and possess the necessary certifications.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Weekly pay

Benefits after 90 days

6% vacation pay

Long term disability insurance

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Metal Fabricator (Fitter) certificate required.
• Must have previous experience in a similar setting.
• Class 5 driver's license with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Read & interpret blueprints for structural steel.
• Cut steel efficiently and assemble sections together.
• Support overall company safety programs and goals.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Welding experience

Communication skills

Education

Journeyperson Metal Fabricator Certificate

CSTS 2020 Fundamentals

Valid CWB certification

Job description

Who We Are

OCL Group Inc. (OCL), is a Canadian company that is privately-held and employee-owned. We are a fully integrated general contractor with construction and design-build solutions across Western Canada. With the experience you can trust and the quality you can depend on, we have proudly served the industrial, heavy civil, oil and gas, and mining industries since 2009.

Our Fabrication shop specializes in the design and fabrication of pressure piping, fittings and vessels. Our expertise includes a wide range of alloy materials and specialized fabrication and welding processes. We pair engineering and manufacturing capabilities to deliver tailored solutions for our clients.

Learn more about OCL here: www.oclgroup.ca

The Role

We are currently looking for Journeyman Structural/Plate Fitters for our shop located just NE of Fort Saskatchewan, AB. Day and Night Shifts available.

A metal fabricator (fitter) lays out, prepares and assembles structural steel and metal vessels, containers and miscellaneous components. Metal fabricators (fitters) fabricate structural components for frames, platforms, buildings, and other load-carrying structures, and plates for tanks, boilers, pressure vessels and similar products. On a typical project, they will:

Compensation/Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage, negotiable, based on experience.
• Weekly Pay
• 6% vacation pay and 4% stat holiday pay on all regular hours
• Benefits after 90 days of employment (50% employer paid) - vision, health, dental, paramedicals, travel
• Long term disability, AD&D, life insurance, dependent life insurance
• Will consider DSP’s/subcontractors as well

Responsibilities/Duties

• Read & interpret blueprints or welding process specifications for structural steel
• Plan the sequence of tasks and decide how to cut the steel most efficiently
• Determine the materials required and obtain them from stock
• Develop and/or mark patterns if required
• Use metal-working machines and cutting torches to cut steel, drill or punch holes, and roll, bend or press steel into the desired shapes
• Assemble and fit metal sections and plates together to form complete units or sub-units
• Fasten components together (by mechanical means or tack weld) in preparation for a welder to complete the process.
• Other duties as assigned

Key Skills/Competencies

• Strong work ethic & positive team attitude
• Attention to detail & high degree of accuracy
• Ability to engage & problem solve
• Versatility to work in the field or shop & be a motivated, self-starter
• Eagerness to learn, develop current skill set & grow with the company
• Extensive plate, structural, and miscellaneous welding experience whether it be a small or large project
• Takes pride in workmanship, aims for zero repair rate, continually striving to improve & develop
• Continually exhibits best practices with housekeeping, safety, document control, lock-up procedures & preventative maintenance
• Experience using overhead cranes and skid steers
• Support, participate in, and help drive the overall company safety program, safety awareness, and safety targets
• Consistently demonstrate “Safety Leadership” qualities
• Excellent communication skills, can-do attitude, collaborative skills, ability to follow directions and have attention to detail
• Perform well under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Experience/Education/Qualifications

• Journeyperson Metal Fabricator (Fitter) certificate. Pipe Fitters and other trades will be considered with suitable equivalent experience.
• Must have previous experience in a similar setting and industry
• CSTS 2020 Fundamentals (contains WHMIS2015)
• Valid CWB, FCAW, SMAW ALL POSITIONS is considered an asset
• May be required to complete a pre-access drug and alcohol test when working on certain sites
• May need to have certain safety tickets and complete site specific orientations for certain sites.
• Class 5 driver’s license with reliable transportation to and from work

OCL Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.