Acden

Join Acden Lemax - Excelling in Industrial Services

Acden Lemax is a leading provider in the industrial machinery sector, renowned for our expertise in handling some of the largest and most complex pieces of equipment in the industry. Our team thrives on collaboration and camaraderie, fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment where every member's contribution is valued. Our machinists and welders tackle challenging projects with precision and dedication, ensuring that we continue to set the standard for excellence in our field. Join us and become part of a team that takes pride in craftsmanship and innovation.

Position Title: Journeyperson Welder

Role Type: Permanent/ Local Position (Non-Camp/Non-FIFO)

Location: Syncrude Basemine, Fort McMurray, Alberta

Work Schedule: 6 on, 6 off; 12-hour day and night shifts

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive wage and overtime (if available).

• Comprehensive Benefits: Immediate enrollment in our group benefits plan, including health, dental, vision, disability insurance, and life insurance.

• RRSP Contribution Matching Program: Start shaping your future with immediate enrollment of Acden's matching program.

• Employee and Family Assistance Program: We care about your well-being.

• Training and Development: Access our fund program to enhance your skills.

• Employee Perks: Enjoy discounts provided by Acden and Perkopolis.

• Community Engagement: Participate in Acden’s various community, family-oriented, and holiday events.

• Work/Life Balance: Our flexible schedule allows you to maintain a healthy balance between work and life.

• Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications.

• 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).

• Operate flame-cutting equipment, and metal shaping machines.

• Repair worn parts of metal products by welding on extra layers.

• Operate setup welding machines for repair and / or fabrication of bucket and metal parts.

• Assist with the maintenance and repair of welding, brazing and soldering equipment.

• Alberta Certified Journeyperson Welder (or Interprovincial Red Seal) is a requirement.

• One (1) - five (5) years of experience in the Welding trade is required.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints is required.

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment is required.

• Clearance on drug, alcohol, hearing and physical abilities pre-employment testing is required.

• Common Safety Orientation (CSO) or equivalent (or ability to obtain pre-hire) is required.

• Eligibility to work on the Syncrude site is required.

• CWB Certification in FCAW/MCAW is preferred.

• Heavy mining mobile equipment experience is an asset.

• Experience with shovel buckets is preferred.

• Experience with truck box is preferred.

Acden is 100% community-owned by the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation. Acden’s success contributes directly to economic reconciliation and the independence of ACFN, helping to deliver strategic programs identified by the Nation that support health, housing, education, well-being, culture and language revitalization, job creation and sustainability.

We welcome and encourage applicants to voluntarily self-identify if they are members of a Canadian Indigenous Group. This information supports our commitment to diversity and inclusion within our workforce. If you are a member of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN), we also invite you to specify your membership. Your disclosure will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

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