Journeyperson Welder (Ruth Lake)

Position Scope

NACG is seeking Journeyperson Welders to join our remote mining site team in the Fort McMurray area. This is your opportunity to join one of the safest and largest contracts in the region.

What’s In It for You?

• Combined rate of up to $58.35/hour
• Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay allocated to each paycheck
• Up to 61 hours of overtime per 14-day rotation
• Night shift premium +$1.20 / hour
• Paid weekly membership with one of the largest IUOE locals in North America
• Benefits and pension after 400 hours worked, including medical and dental benefits
• Transportation to and from site, save on gas expenses!
• PPE provided, just bring your own CSA certified steel toed boots
• Room for growth and future advancements

Responsibilities

• Complete repairs on mining equipment, including Haul Trucks, Excavators, Shovels, and Dozers (CAT/Hitachi/Komatsu)
• Develop a work scope
• Fabricate from blueprints
• Complete reports and fill out work orders when required
• Follow NACG codes of practice and safety procedures

Qualifications

• Red Seal/Alberta Journeyperson Welder with 1-2 years of heavy equipment repair experience (preferably large Trucks/Dozers/Shovels/Excavators)
• Experience with mobile equipment repairs, ice lugging, lancing, and gouging
• Trained and experienced with Stick, MIG and large wire-feed welders, radiograph, Cooper-heat, Plasma cutter, Lance, overhead crane, etc...
• Ability to work outside if necessary
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal
• Intermediate computer skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated
• Willingness to learn
• Show leadership skills