Overview

Do you want to work in a company that gives? Acden Lemax Machining and Welding
Incorporated offers Wellness and Employee Perks Program, other benefits that is unique in the company , and Security of Tenure (Acden Lemax offers permanent position). Your work experience will be highly rated as you will be working with highly competent Welders and Machinists.

You will also get the chance to work and master on various Welding Equipment such as:

  • Miller Dimension 652 and 452
  • Miller XMT 350
  • Miller Trailblazer 302/325
  • Miller Bobcat 250
  • Bortech
  • Lincoln Vantage 400…

GOOD NEWS for you! Acden Lemax IS HIRING!

Journeyperson Welders (Competition #: AL-2022-074)

This is a local position in Fort McMurray. You must have your own accommodation and transportation here. If you are not a local, relocating is a must.

Come for the livelihood and stay for the lifestyle.

This position is located in our Syncrude site. Shift rotation is six (6) on, six (6) off, 12 hour rotating day and night shifts. Hours, schedules, and locations may change from time to time due to operational and training requirements. Daily bussing to and from site is provided.

If you have:

  • Alberta Certified Journeyperson Welder Red Seal Certification
  • CWB Certificate
  • Heavy Equipment repair experience, including Dozers, Dippers, Heavy Haulers, buckets.
  • Custom fabrication, structural construction welding or machinery, and equipment repair welding experience.
  • Cooper Heat Experience.
  • Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) (MIG), Flux core arc welding (FCAW), Stick Welding and Gouging (CAC-A).
  • Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints.
  • Experienced with 1/16” (1.6mm) wire.
  • Experience working on a specialized type of welding, such as custom fabrication, structural construction welding or machinery, and equipment repair welding.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Then, WE WANT YOU!

Duties and Responsibilities are as follows:

  • Use manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal pieces using processes such as gas tungsten arc (TIG or GTAW), gas metal arc (MIG or GMAW), flux-cored arc (FAW), plasma arc (PAW), shielded metal arc (SMAW), oxy-acetylene (OAW), resistance welding, submerged arc welding (SAW) and Cooper Heat.
  • Must be able to apply knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Weld components in flat, vertical, overhead and any “out-of-position” angle.
  • Able to work in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

  • Common Safety Orientation (CSO) or equivalent.
  • Provide credentials of trade prior to the interview stage.
  • Class 5 Driver’s License with a satisfactory abstract. o Submit a 5-year driver’s abstract that is not more than 30 days old.
  • Comprehensive Drug, Alcohol and Audiometric pre-employment testing.
  • Must be physically fit, position involves extensive walking, carrying heavy materials, climbing and awkward positions.
  • Eligible to work on all Oil Sand sites within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

If you are interested, we are inviting you to submit your resume and complete the online application at www.acden.com/careers

We would like to thank all who apply; however, only candidates that are being considered will be contacted.

Acden is a proudly indigenous-owned organization . Employment Equity is a factor in selection.
Applicants are encouraged to indicate in their covering letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: Indigenous people (including First Nations, Metis, or Inuit), Women, Visible Minorities, or Persons with a Disability. Acden is owned by the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN); Please specify if you are a member of the ACFN.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • RRSP match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision care
  • Wellness program

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Night shift

Application question(s):

  • Are you able to commute or relocate to Fort McMurray, AB?
  • Are you eligible to work on all oil sand sites within the RMWB?

Experience:

  • reading blueprints: 1 year (preferred)
  • welding: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Alberta Journeyperson Welder Trade Ticket (preferred)
  • Red Seal Journeyperson Welder Trade Ticket (preferred)
  • CWB Certification (preferred)
  • CSO, BSO, or combination of CSTS-20 and OSSA (preferred)
  • Class 5 Drivers License (preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (preferred)
  • Night Shift (preferred)
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