Brake Press​/Burn Table Operator

Weldco Heavy Industries (WHI) is a large steel fabrication and repair facility located in the Fort McKay Caribou Energy Park. Strategically positioned in the heart of Alberta's Oil Sands, WHI is able to effectively meet the requirements for large steel repair, assembly and refurbishment in the industry.

WHI prides itself on maintaining a strong culture of safety, hard work, and pleasing our customers with high quality customer service and products. We have an all hands-on deck attitude where everyone has a genuine interest in the company's success. We all know if the company does well, we all do well. We are looking for like-minded people who will support our culture.

Weldco Heavy Industries is currently recruiting a Brake Press/Burn Table Operator for the Fort Mac Kay location on a 2 weeks on/ 2 weeks off rotation, 12-hour shifts.

Reporting to the Shop Foreman, your primary Brake Press Operator responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Set up and operation of a 1000 ton CNC brake press and 10ft. CNC rolls
• Working with steel 3/16" to 1 ½" thickness in the press brake and ¼" to 2" in the rolls
• Adhere to quality control standards and procedures
• Read blueprints and schematics
• Record keeping and reporting
• Performs other duties as required

Your primary Burn Table
Operator responsibilities will include but not limited to;

• Aligns plate on table
• Selects program and adjusts setting to suit the burning project
• Makes appropriate adjustments to ensure accurately burned piles with no defects
• Checks burn quality of finished pieces and re-burn defective pieces, if required
• Assures the correct quantity is burned according to the burn sheet specifications
• Changes out torch tips, electrodes & nozzles, as required
• Clear the table
• Shut down and maintenance
• Record keeping and reporting
• Performs other duties as required
• High school diploma
• 2 years experience operating a brake press
• 2 years experience operating a burn table
• 1 yearof experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset
• Forklift, crane & rigging experience and/or certification is preferred

• Strong abilityto read blueprints, understand work orders and directions
• Knowledge of general safety practices
• Organizational skills
• Able to adaptto changing priorities
• Time management skills to be efficient in a production environment
• Ableto learn production flow and efficiency
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written, clear and concise
• Interpersonal skills, able to work collaboratively and cooperatively with others

• Competitive pay
• Personal growth and career advancement opportunities
• Feedback and recognition for a job well done
• A workplace the prides itself on safety, cleanliness, respect, and results
• A living allowance will be provided
• No accommodations or transportation provided

Please note:

Successful candidates will undergo a pre-employment medical evaluation upon hiring.