Welder

Thompson Construction Group; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consistent yearlong work

Fly in/fly out Edmonton & Calgary hubs

Camp or Living Out Allowance

Retention Safety Bonus

Referral Programs

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group is seeking a Welder for our Fort McMurray operations. Apprentice welders are welcome to apply. The ideal candidate will have Red Seal/Alberta Journeyman credentials and a minimum of one year of stinger welding experience.

Responsibilities include welding heavy equipment frames, ice lugging, and repairs on trucks, dozers, and scrapers. Proficiency with Stick, MIG, large wire-feed welders, plasma cutter, crane operations and radiography is desired.

Qualifications

• Red Seal/Alberta Journeyman Welder license required.
• Experience with stinger welding and heavy equipment repair preferred.
• Apprentice welders will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform stick, MIG and large wire-feed welding.
• Repair heavy equipment such as trucks, dozers and scrapers.
• Weld for frame, ice lugging, dump body, bore and excavator components.
• Operate and be proficient with radiograph, Cooper-heat, plasma cutter and crane equipment.
• Able to work outside when required.

Skills

Stinger welding experience

Heavy equipment repair welding

Work outdoors

Education

Journeyman Welder License (Red Seal/Alberta)

CSO/BSO/OSSA certification

Tools

Stick welding

MIG welding

Large wire-feed welding

Radiograph

Cooper-heat

Plasma cutter

Overhead crane

Job description

Thompson Construction Group is currently looking for a Welder for their operations located in Fort McMurray.

Apprentice Welders will also be considered for the position. The applicant must have a minimum of one year of experience in stinger welding.

Responsibilities:

• Red Seal/Alberta Journeyman Welder with heavy equipment repair experience (preferably large Trucks/Dozers/Scrapers)
• Past experience should include; Ice lugging, Frame welding, Dump body repairs, Bore welding, Excavator stick/boom repairs
• Trained and experienced with Stick, MIG and large wire-feed welders, radiograph, Cooper-heat, Plasma cutter, Lance, overhead crane, etc.
• Fabrication experience would be an asset
• Able to work outside if necessary

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Journeyman Welder’s License
• CSO/BSO/OSSA

The Thompson Advantage

• Consistent yearlong work
• Fly in/fly out (Edmonton & Calgary hubs) provided for some sites
• Camp or Living Out Allowance provided
• Retention Safety Bonus
• Referral Programs

Additional Information:

The above statements describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel.

This is a full-time contractual term position located in Fort McMurray, AB. The position duration is project specific and based on decisions of our clients regarding performance on site.