Plate Fabricator/Fitter

Weldco-Beales MFG Alberta Ltd; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Group Life insurance

Medical, Dental, Vision care

Company Pension Plan with 3% match

Education and apprenticeship support

Safety-focused workplace

Monthly incentive program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Weldco-Beales Manufacturing is seeking a skilled fitter to lay out, prepare and assemble structural steel and related parts. You will read blueprints, plan task sequences, fabricate weldments and assemble components for welding, while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Expect routine pre-shift inspections, adherence to safety policies, and collaboration with the Fab Shop team. The company offers strong benefits and opportunities for growth in Canada.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience
• Grade 9 completion (high school graduates preferred)
• Advanced safety practices knowledge
• In-depth knowledge of tools and equipment and their care

Responsibilities

• Fit and assemble structural steel, buckets, thumbs, couplers and other components
• Read blueprints and plan task sequence
• Fabricate weldments and measure parts
• Assemble components and fasten for welding
• Operate fabrication shop tools and grinders
• Provide quality customer service to internal clients
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment
• Perform daily pre-shift inspections and document results
• Promote workplace safety and comply with all regulations
• Assist with other duties as needed

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Safety conscious

Follow instructions

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Acetylene cutting

Education

Grade 9 completion

Tools

Acetylene cutting

Job description

Your professional future matters. At Weldco-Beales Manufacturing, we care as much about your future as we do about our own. That’s why we’re always: Searching for top talent; Striving for new heights; and Succeeding in creating a dynamic work environment. Everything you bring to the table, we want it. We want to watch you grow and thrive alongside WBM.

Who Are We?

In operation for 80 years, Weldco-Beales Manufacturing is proudly a 100% Inuvialuit-owned company. We put three things ahead of all else: our people, our quality, and our safety. We produce heavy equipment attachments for construction, forestry, mining, scrap recycling, and resource industries throughout Canada, the USA, and internationally. Joining our team means committing to excellence, while receiving industry-leading employee experience. We’ll stand behind you as you strive for success and promote the ideals of WBM.

Fitters lay out, prepare and assemble structural steel, buckets, thumbs, couplers and other miscellaneous components.

Responsibilities, Duties and Tasks

Working under the general supervision of Fab Shop Foreman your primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Fitting
  Typical Duties include:
• Ability to work with heavy plate steel
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Plan the sequence of tasks and assemble parts according to drawings
• Fabricate steel weldments and use measuring instruments
• Assemble and fit metal sections and plates together to form complete units or sub-units
• Fasten components together (by tack weld) in preparation for a welder to complete the process
• Operates and uses various other tools and hand grinders
• Customer Service
• Provides quality customer service to internal clients
• Responds to requests in a prompt and expeditious manner
• Produces quality workmanship on finished products
• Workplace Safety
• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe work environment at all times
• Practices safety in the work place at all times to ensure he or she does not endanger oneself or others in the plant
• Complies to all safety regulations, policies and procedures without any deviance, including wearing all appropriate Personal Protection Equipment at all times
• Will perform daily pre-shift inspections on any and all equipment that will be used during the shift and inspection results will be recorded in log book
• Will regularly check all work tools and equipment and shall take out of service any tool or equipment that poses a hazard due to a need for repairs.
• All defective tools will be tagged and taken out of service for repair or must be discarded
• Promotes and ensures workplace safety exists at all times
• Ensures the health and safety of oneself and each and every worker
• Leads by example
• Other Duties
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

Experience

• A minimum 3+ years of related experience

Education

• Completion of Grade 9 (Preference will be given to high school graduates.)

Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of all safety practices
• In-depth knowledge of all tools and equipment and their use and care

Skills

• Communication skills to read, write, listen, and speak in a clear and concise manner to individuals at various levels
• Interpersonal skills work collaboratively with others
• Time management skills to productively complete work and meet all deadlines
• Organizational skills to plan out and coordinate his or her work in a logical manner
• Analytical skills to identify problems and find a solution, or seek advice from the supervisor
• Safety conscious
• Follows instructions thoroughly and uses good judgment
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality
• Self-motivated to manage his or her time effectively and productively
• Collaborates with others to achieve company objectives
• Be proficient in the use of all tools common to the fabrication shop environment
• Have a good working knowledge of acetylene cutting
  

Bonus Round!

Our employees are the lifeblood of WBM. We offer the following benefits to help you be the best version of yourself:

• Multiple schedule options with shorter work weeks
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Group Life insurance
• Medical , Dental and Vision care coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Pension Plan with 3% company matching
• Education and apprenticeship support including EI top-up payments
• A workplace the prides itself on safety, cleanliness, respect, and results.
• Rewards:
  • monthly incentive program with monetary rewards
  • service awards in 5-year increments
  • company/team events
  • personal growth
  • career advancement opportunities

Vacancy Status:

This position is currently vacant and available for immediate hire.

Due to safety considerations and the physically demanding nature of the role, successful candidates will undergo a pre-employment medical evaluation upon hiring. Passing the Level 1 fitness test on your first attempt is a bona fide occupational requirement (BFOR).

If you ever have questions or need any kind of accommodation along the way, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re happy to help!

Weldco Companies is a subsidiary of IDC (Inuvialuit Development Corporation) and is 100% Inuvialuit owned. Weldco provides Employment and Career Development opportunities for its beneficiaries and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, Weldco’s goal is for our employees to be as diverse as our products. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require accommodation at any point throughout this process we will work with you to meet your needs.

Applications for this position may be kept on file for twelve months and may be considered for future positions within Weldco or IDC. Your interest in Weldco is appreciated. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Afternoon shift: Monday - Thursday, 4:00 pm - 2:30 am.