Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Position: Permanent / Full Time

Positions Available: Night Shift - 1 / Weekend Shift - 1

Waiward Industrial LP is a unionized shop offering the highest paid wages in the industry! We offer great benefits, a monthly performance bonus, RRSP's, annual boot allowance & safety glass coverage, $3 per hour for Night Shift Differential as well as the opportunity for long-term employment.

Waiward is a respected construction and maintenance service provider that operates one of Canada’s largest fabrication shops based out of Edmonton, Alberta. Our mission is To Be Your Trusted Partner which ensures we act with integrity in all that we do. Through planned growth and development, we have kept our commitment to provide our customers with an unsurpassed level of service. Waiward’s historical and future success is grounded in our collective commitment to our core values.

At Waiward, we believe a diverse and inclusive workplace is the key to unlocking the full potential of our people. It is essential to build a team that represents the communities and clients we are serving. We attract, hire, and develop people of all backgrounds and ensure fairness and inclusion within our hiring processes. We believe in investing in people based on their expertise, capabilities, aspirations, and performance despite their race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

As a leader in our industry, we believe diversity and inclusion strengthen our team and are committed to making sustainable progress in our company and the communities and clients we serve. With the support of our leadership team and peers, our people are encouraged to share their perspectives.

Job Purpose

The Wheelobrator Operators are responsible for the surface preparation of materials which includes the removal of all loose paint, rust, and mill scale from items prior to painting.

• Displays a commitment to Waiward’s incident-free vision, values, and culture.
• Complete safety checks prior to commencing work.
• Conduct inspection of Wheelobrator prior to use.
• Load/unload material with the overhead crane.
• Operate sand blast equipment in a safe manner.
• Check material for progress/quality.
• Track progress on production sheets.
• Trouble shoot by entering machine to check components.
• Read, understand and follow all safe work practices and procedures for machinery and equipment.
• Have and use the proper tools to meet the specific job requirements.
• Complete housekeeping duties including checking dust barrels, cleaning screens, sweeping area around machine.
• Attend daily toolbox meetings.
• Follow work schedules.
• Properly and consistently follow and document established procedures.
• Report personal injuries, no matter how minor, and obtain medical attention as required.
• Specifically, the Wheelobrator Equipment Operator will participate in Waiward’s safety program.
• Willing to work overtime when needed.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
• Overhead Crane Certification (internally delivered).
• Advanced and Basic Rigging Course an asset.
• Respirator Trained preferred.
• FLHA Training an asset.
• WHMIS.

Working Conditions

The incumbent is required to work in a fabrication shop with moderate noise.

Physical Requirements

The incumbent is required to stand and sit for extended periods of time and will require good physical attributes for walking on uneven ground, climbing, confined space entry, limited lifting, and sitting.