Structural Fitter Jobs

Location:Edmonton, Alberta

Position:Regular / Full Time / Day Shift / Night Shift / Weekend Day

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 isTo Be Your Trusted Partnerwhich 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

Fitters are responsible for assembly, fitting, installation, and fabrication of metal components for various structures and products.

Responsibilities

• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Grinds, stamps, cuts and drills material.
• Reports personal injuries, no matter how minor, and obtains medical attention as required.
• Conducts housekeeping and general cleanup.
• Displays a commitment to Waiward’s incident-free vision, values, and culture.
• Lays out reference points and patterns according to component specifications.
• Completes tasks with minimal errors, rejections and NCR’s.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn and ask questions.
• Reads blueprints and specifications to determine the materials necessary to lay out work.
• Ensures that all non-conformances are reported and that the shop, where applicable, maintains the integrity of quality standards.
• Follows and documents established procedures.
• Assembles and fits metal section and plates to form complete units or subunits using tack welding, bolting, or other methods.
• Attends daily toolbox meetings.

Qualifications

• Basic Rigging Course an asset
• CWB Transferable Welder Qualification (including Tack Welder).
• Must be a registered apprentice, an Alberta-certified journeyperson, hold a valid recognized credential, or possess the skills and knowledge expected of a Journeyperson.
• WHMIS
• FLHA Training an asset
• Certified Overhead Crane Operator an asset

Working Conditions

The job may require the incumbent to walk stairs; be outside in inclement weather (slippery surfaces and cold); carrying objects, driving and being exposed to normal office routines.

Physical Requirements

The incumbent is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing andanalyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal for extended periods of time; andextensive reading. The incumbent is also required to stand and sit for extended periods of time.

*Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted. Waiward is an equal opportunity employer.