Mijack (Mobile Crane) Operator/ Laborer

Weldco Heavy Industries; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living allowance provided

Job summary

Weldco Heavy Industries in Fort McKay is seeking a Mi-Jack Operator/Laborer to support production on a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off rotation with 12-hour shifts. Reporting to the Shop Foreman, you will move parts between the shop and yard, read blueprints, and operate gantry cranes and forklift.

You must be able to work outside in varying conditions, follow safety practices, and learn production flow. WHI offers a safety-focused culture, competitive pay, and opportunities for personal growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Overhead crane/rigging, forklift, fall protection and elevated work platform certifications preferred.
• One year of manufacturing experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate gantry crane, overhead crane and forklift to move parts/products.
• Move parts and finished products to and from the shop and yard.
• Read and interpret blueprints to ensure correct parts are sorted.
• Maintain and organize areas, tag parts, store and locate parts.
• Follow work order directions and supervisor instructions.
• Perform other duties such as sandblasting and painting.

Skills

Read blueprints

Safety practices

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adapt to changing priorities

Production flow understanding

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Overhead Crane Certification

Rigging Certification

Forklift Certification

Fall Protection Certification

Elevated Work Platform Certification

Job description

Mi-Jack (Mobile Crane) Operator/ Laborer

Weldco Heavy Industries (WHI) is a large steel fabrication and repair facility located in the Fort MacKay Caribou Energy Park. Strategically positioned in the heart of Alberts’s Oil Sands, WHI is able to effectively meet the requirements for large steel repair, assembly and refurbishment in the industry.

Our Culture

WHI prides itself on maintaining a strong culture of safety, hard work, and pleasing our customers with high quality customer service and products. We have an all-hands-on deck attitude where everyone has a genuine interest in the company's success. We all know if the company does well, we all do well. We are looking for like-minded people who will support our culture.

WHI is currently recruiting for a Mi-Jack Operator/ Laborer for the Fort MacKay location on a 2 weeks on/ 2 weeks off rotation, 12-hour shifts. Reporting to the Shop Foreman your primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

What you will do:

• Operate gantry crane, overhead crane& forklift to facilitate movement of parts/products
• Move parts and finished products to and from the shop and yard
• Read and interpret blueprints to ensure the correct parts are sorted appropriately
• Maintain and organize areas, tag parts,storeand locate parts
• Follow work order directions and instructions given by supervisor
• Perform other duties as required, such as sandblasting and painting

The role is to move parts and products between facility locations to enable an efficient flow of job orders and ensure production schedules are met. You will be frequently operating the forklift and using other mobile equipment.

• High school diploma
• One year of experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset
• Overhead Crane & Rigging, Forklift, Fall Protection and Elevated Work Platform certification and experience is preferred
• Experience working in the elements

What you bring to the position:

• Ability and willingness to work both inside and outside in various seasonal conditions
• Knowledge of general safety practices
• Organizational skills
• Able to adaptto changing priorities
• Time management skills to beefficient in a production environment
• Strong abilityto read blueprints, understand work orders and directions
• Ableto learn production flow and efficiency
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written, clear and concise
• Interpersonal skills, able to work collaboratively and cooperatively with others

What we bring:

• Competitive pay
• Personal growth, career advancement opportunities
• A workplace that prides itself on safety, cleanliness, respect, and results
• Feedback and recognition for a job well done
• A living allowance will be provided
• No accommodations or transportation provided

Please note:Successful candidates will undergo apre-employment medical evaluation upon hiring.

Applications for this position may be kept on file for twelve months and may be considered for future positions within WHI.

Your interest in Weldco Heavy Industries is appreciated. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.