Overview

About Bradken With a 3000-strong workforce our ability to adapt and evolve keeps us positioned firmly as global leaders in the wear solutions market for the resources sector. How we go about our work is just as important as the work we do.

We live by our values of Challenge, Customer and Communication – they drive us to constantly move forward, to adapt and to thrive.

Bradken is one of the world’s leading solutions providers for mining equipment parts. We specialize in the innovative design and manufacture of cast and fabricated iron and steel products for the mining and resources sector, and we also expertly serve rail and transit, energy, structural and industrial casting and defense markets.

The Welders Helper will be responsible for the setup of parts and assisting the fitters and welders in daily activities.

Role Responsibilities

  • Responsible for following instructions regarding the reading of prints and work orders and planning of working procedures.
  • Material handling using forklift and overhead cranes.
  • Perform setups of materials as directed.
  • Clean welding surfaces and set up, assemble, stamping and tack weld parts.
  • Arc air gouging and grinding on pipe.
  • Assist Production Supervisor and Lead Hands with other duties as required and directed.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Knowledge

Qualifications:

  • Minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalency required.
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lb repetitively required.
  • Crane ticket and Forklift ticket an asset.

Experience:

  • Ability to read shop spool drawings.
  • Ability to work with measurements.
  • Material movement using forklifts and overhead cranes.

Skills and Knowledge:

  • Strong work ethic with exceptional organizational and planning skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and frequent demanding deadlines.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Strong team player.

Shift Available:

Day – Monday to Thursday 5:00 am – 3:30 pm – Off Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Why join our team at Bradken?

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Keeping our team safe and healthy; physically and mentally has always been our top priority. We encourage and support dynamic and flexible work options to promote a healthy balance and let you get the most out of your time.

Bradken Benefits:

Successful applicants will be eligible for the following on DAY 1 of Employment:

  • Full Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • Life and AD&D
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Paid Vacation

Successful applicants will be eligible for the following after 90 days of employment:

  • RRSP with a company match
  • Employee Training and Education Reimbursement opportunities

Other Benefits:

  • This position qualifies for eligibility to receive annual bonuses.

Before commencing employment, candidates will be required to complete a background check and pre-employment medical.

100 years of knowledge and experience behind us, endless opportunities ahead.

Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging, and flexible en­vironment for our people because great things happen when individuals are given the opportunity to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

*While we thank all applicants for their interest, only candidates in consideration for the role will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Are you prepared to complete a pre-employment medical, including Drug and Alcohol testing?

Education:

  • Secondary School (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Criminal Record Check (required)
  • Forklift Licence (preferred)
  • Crane Ticket (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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