Journeyperson Welder (Acheson Shop)

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North American Construction Group is seeking a Journeyperson Welder for its Acheson Shop, offering a 7x7, 12 hour rotating schedule, onsite in Acheson AB, with a competitive combined hourly rate up to $59.90 and growth opportunities. You will repair mining equipment, fabricate from blueprints, and mentor apprentices, with union Local 955 membership and a solid benefits package after 400 hours. To maximize your chances, tailor your resume to CAT, Hitachi and Komatsu heavy equipment, highlight a Journeyman ticket, safety mindset, leadership and communication skills, and readiness for pre-employment testing and onboarding. Prepare your driver’s license, abstract, and be ready for a thorough selection process. No phone calls please.

Position Scope

NACG is looking for a Journeyperson Welder to work at our Acheson Shop location. This is your opportunity to join one of the safest and largest contracts in the region. For this role, NACG offers a combined gross rate of up to $59.90/hour as well as room for growth! 

Where You’ll Be Working

• Location: Acheson
• Schedule: 7 x 7, 12 hour, rotating days and nights (week of days, week off, week of nights, week off)
• Hourly Rate: Between $ 50.37 to $53.37/hour.
• Overtime: After 44 hours in a week or designated day off

What’s In It for You?

Benefits are important and we offer lots!

• Up to a combined gross rate of pay of $59.90/ hour
• Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay allocated to each paycheck
• Night shift premium 
• Boot Allowance
• Paid weekly
• Membership with one of the largest IUOE locals in North America
• Benefits and pension after 400 hours worked, including medical and dental benefits
• PPE provided, just bring your own CSA certified steel toed boots
• Room for growth and future advancements

We are proud to work with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955.  Successful candidates will become a part of that union.

Responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing

• Complete repairs on mining equipment, including Haul Trucks, Excavators, Shovels, and Dozers (CAT/Hitachi/Komatsu)
• Develop a work scope
• Fabricate from blueprints
• Complete reports and fill out work orders when required
• Teach and evaluate apprentices
• Follow NACG codes of practice and safety procedures

Qualifications

What Makes You the ONE

• 1-2 years experience working on heavy equipment (CAT/Hitachi/Komatsu)
• Journeyperson Welder ticket
• First Aid
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal 
• Intermediate computer skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Self motivated
• Willingness to learn
• Show leadership skills

Summary

What's Next

If you are chosen to move forward in our hiring process, you will be asked to provide the following:

• • Breath Alcohol Test
  • Urine Drug Test
  • Fitness-to-Work Assessment
  • Audiometric Testing
  • Vision Screening
  • Criminal Record Check

Once moved into onboarding, the following processes will occur:

Please note: The onboarding process can take anywhere from 3-8 business days.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE, SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED VIA PHONE OR EMAIL.

Overview

NACG in a Nutshell

North American Construction Group (NACG) has served as an industry leader in the heavy construction and mining industries for over 65 years.  In that time, we’ve proven ourselves as a safe and reliable contractor who can complete projects of any size and scope. We’ve also taken a number of bold steps forward to broaden our footprint, expanding to mines outside our provincial borders, and providing third-party maintenance services to clients and customers. 

In addition to providing employees with rewarding careers, North American has a whole lot more to offer:

• Significant Growth –As a company, NACG is rapidly expanding, and has practically doubled in size over the past year alone.
• Long Term Contracts – With over $1 billion dollars in contracted work booked through 2023, NACG can provide long term employment solutions and numerous opportunities for advancement.
• Commitment To Safety – With a top tier record for safety performance, NACG is dedicated to ensuring that everyone gets home safe, and constantly strives for a goal zero performance.
• Competitive Compensation – NACG provides competitive compensation packages for all employees.
• Attractive Benefits Package – With a substantial benefits package provided to all employees, NACG ensures that you are covered for life’s many surprises.
• GRRSP Matching – As you begin your new career, you can also start planning for the future thanks to NACG’s GRRSP matching.
• Safety focused – An exceptional leader in committing to a safe work environment by promoting personal safety amongst the workforce and continually improving our HSE systems. Everybody gets home safe!

North American Construction Group is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels safe, valued, and respected.  We recognize the talent, perspective, and creative force that diverse groups of people generate, and we encourage all people to express interest with us especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups who might hesitate before applying.  If you require accommodation in submitting interest on a role or throughout our interview process, please email us at [email protected] to ask for assistance.

North American Construction Group acknowledges that we perform work on the Traditional Treaty 6 and 8 Territories, home to the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux and Nakota Sioux, and the Metis. We encourage members of those and all traditional lands to apply with us. 

Become a member of the North American family today!