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

Location: Syncrude**, Fort McMurray, Alberta**

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

What’s in it for me?

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive wage and overtime (if available).
• Comprehensive Benefits: Get treated with 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 RRSP matching program.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program: We care about your well-being and want you to take advantage of our wellness resources.
• Training and Development: Access our fund program to enhance your skills.
• Community Engagement: Participate in Acden’s various community, family-oriented, and holiday events.
• Employee Perks: Enjoy discounts provided by Acden and Perkopolis.
• Work/Life Balance: Maintain a healthy balance between work and life.

What I will be doing?

• 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.
• Welding/gouging in all positions.
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Physically fit to perform all duties of the job including but not limited to heavy lifting, bending etc.

What does Acden need from me?

• Alberta Certified Journeyperson Welder (or Interprovincial Red Seal) with the ability to provide credentials of trade prior to the interview stage is required.
• Minimum One (1) to Five (5) years of experience in the Welding trade is required.
• Experience with Cooper Heat, Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) (MIG), Flux core arc welding (FCAW), Stick Welding and Gouging (CAC-A) 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.

What are the "nice to haves?

• Heavy Equipment repair experience on Mining Mobile Equipment is an asset.
• Experienced with 1/16” (1.6mm) wire is an asset.

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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