Trades Helper

Waiward Industrial; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Trades Helper to join their dynamic team in Edmonton. In this role, you will assist skilled tradespeople in various tasks, ensuring that operations run smoothly and safely. With a commitment to an incident-free workplace, you will engage in hands-on activities such as using drills, grinders, and cutting tools, while also supporting daily operations and maintaining a clean work environment. This position offers a chance to grow in a supportive and inclusive culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives. If you're eager to learn and contribute to a respected company in the construction industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of tools and equipment used in fabrication.
• Training in overhead crane operation and safety protocols preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist fitters, welders, and painters with various tasks.
• Use tools to drill, cut, and grind steel as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the shop.

Skills

General knowledge of tools and equipment

Ability to read tape measure (metric and imperial)

Basic rigging skills

Education

Certified Overhead Crane Training

Respirator Training

FLHA Training

WHMIS

Tools

Drill press

Magnet drill

Oxygen and acetylene cutting tools

Grinder

Job description

Position: Permanent / Full Time / Day Shift / Night Shift

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

The Trades Helper assists other trades in the completion of their duties.

Responsibilities

• Displays a commitment to Waiward’s incident-free vision, values, and culture;
• Assist fitters, welders and painters with tasks;
• Assist foremen with daily jobs i.e. finding items;
• General knowledge of tools and equipment;
• Use the drill press or magnet drill to drill holes into steel;
• Use oxygen and acetylene to cut steel;
• Use a 5” or 7” grinder to grind plates or other material i.e. beams, channels and angles;
• Read a tape measure (metric and imperial) and blue prints;
• Manually move small pieces of steel;
• Assist with housekeeping in the shop (sweeping) and outside, as required;
• Attend daily toolbox meetings;
• Follow work schedules;
• Ensures that s/he wears the appropriate personal protective equipment at all times;
• Report personal injuries, no matter how minor, and obtain medical attention as required;
• Consistently follow and encourage shop rules;
• Willing to work overtime when needed.

Qualifications

• Certified Overhead Crane Training preferred;
• Respirator Training preferred;
• Basic Rigging Course an asset;
• FLHA Training;
• WHMIS.

Working Conditions: The incumbent is required to work in the fabrication shop with moderate noise.

Physical Requirements: The incumbent is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: viewing specifications for extended periods of time; and extensive reading. The incumbent is also 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.

About the Company

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