Maintenance Welder

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Welder

Location: Fort McMurray, AB

Work Schedule: 7 on, 7 off, day shift

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Compensation: 68.00$/hr

SCOPE OF POSITION

The Maintenance Welder is responsible for supporting and assisting the Maintenance Team in operating the facility in an extremely safe and environmentally friendly manner, produce and ship on time, the highest quality products at the lowest possible costs, while practicing the ethics of Responsible CARE, Responsible CARE 14000, ISO and meeting all federal, provincial and local laws, regulations and security.

Safety / Health / Environment

• Maintain familiarity with Chemtrade Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) policies and procedures.
• Immediately report all ES&H incidents (injuries, near misses, releases).
• Complete all required ES&H training in a timely fashion.
• Follow all Chemtrade facility and corporate ES&H procedures and practices.
• Attend and actively participate in facility ES&H meetings and forums that will drive employee involvement.
• Provide feedback and suggestions for ES&H program improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pipe fitting layouts, assembles pipe supports
• Selects type and size of pipe, and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, according to specifications.
• Inspects work site to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that holes cut for pipe will not cause structural weakness.
• Plans installation or repair to avoid obstructions and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers.
• Cuts pipe, using saws, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch, plasma cutter and pipe cutting machine.
• Assembles and helps install a variety of metal and non-metal pipes, tubes, and fittings, including iron, stainless steel, steel, Teflon, copper, and plastic.
• Cutting and torching, sets up and operates arc welding machine that welds together parts of fabricated metal products, as specified by blueprints, layouts, welding procedures, and operating charts.
• Welds flat, cylindrical, or irregular parts that may be clamped, tack-welded, or otherwise positioned.
• Grind welded surfaces for penetrant test and for systems installation: Adjusts machine setup to vary size, location, and penetration of bead.
• May install track template to weld irregularly shaped seams.
• Cleans and prepares surfaces to be welded.
• Sets up, assembles, and tacks weld parts and finish welds.
• Builds up worn or defective surfaces.
• Use burning equipment to dismantle assemblies and to cut material to size and shape.
• Assists workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment based on observation of machinery and applying knowledge from past experience.
• All other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ticketed Red Seal Class A welder
• High School Diploma
• 5+ years of relevant experience in an industrial or chemical environment highly preferred Proficient in Stick, MIG, TIG welding, PWP 7 and 10, stainless steel welding an asset
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, manufacturer’s literature, diagrams or schematics.
• Ability to work off-shift requirements including: periodic emergency call out during off shift, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be capable of performing tasks in varying temperatures while wearing personal protective equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
• Employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Employee is occasionally required to climb stairs/ladders (including vertical)
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in confined work spaces
• Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision.
• Must be “fit for duty”.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to perform under the following conditions:
• Work in awkward or confining workspaces
• Work in elevated places
• Work in outdoor environment
• Work in noisy environment
• Able to work in Adverse Weather Conditions

What Chemtrade Offers You

Embracing Diversity, Maximizing Results

At Chemtrade we are committed to cultivating a work environment that embraces and values the unique qualities, skills, and experiences of every employee. We believe in harnessing the richness of diverse talents, ideas, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to drive our business forward, and see our diversity as one of our greatest strengths.

To foster an inclusive environment, we actively encourage the creation of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are open to all employees. These employee-driven groups provide platforms for employees to share their perspectives, contribute their ideas, and help shape our inclusive and respectful culture and provide vital platforms for employees to connect, share experiences, and celebrate their unique backgrounds and perspectives. Together, we strive to build a workplace that recognizes and celebrates the diverse voices within our organization. We recognize the value of Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) in fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.

Join us in our journey towards building an inclusive workplace that promotes the personal and professional development of our employees.

Additionally, we understand the importance of work-life balance and the well-being of our employees and their families. That is why we proudly offer a range of family-friendly benefits, and opportunities for career growth and advancement.

We are committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their lives and ensuring they can thrive both professionally and personally. Join us and be a part of a company that values diversity, inclusion and the well-being of its employees

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