Who We Are
OCL Group Inc. (OCL), is a Canadian company that is privately-held and employee-owned. We are a fully integrated general contractor with construction and design-build solutions across Western Canada. With the experience you can trust and the quality you can depend on, we have proudly served the industrial, heavy civil, oil and gas, and mining industries since 2009.
Our Fabrication shop specializes in the design and fabrication of pressure piping, fittings and vessels. Our expertise includes a wide range of alloy materials and specialized fabrication and welding processes. We pair engineering and manufacturing capabilities to deliver tailored solutions for our clients.
Learn more about OCL here: www.oclgroup.ca
The Role
We are currently looking for Journeyman Structural/Plate Fitters for our shop located just NE of Fort Saskatchewan, AB. Day and Night Shifts available.
A metal fabricator (fitter) lays out, prepares and assembles structural steel and metal vessels, containers and miscellaneous components. Metal fabricators (fitters) fabricate structural components for frames, platforms, buildings, and other load-carrying structures, and plates for tanks, boilers, pressure vessels and similar products. On a typical project, they will:
Compensation/Benefits
Competitive hourly wage, negotiable, based on experience.
Weekly Pay
6% vacation pay and 4% stat holiday pay on all regular hours
Benefits after 90 days of employment (50% employer paid) - vision, health, dental, paramedicals, travel
Long term disability, AD&D, life insurance, dependent life insurance
Will consider DSP’s/subcontractors as well
Responsibilities/Duties
Read & interpret blueprints or welding process specifications for structural steel
Plan the sequence of tasks and decide how to cut the steel most efficiently
Determine the materials required and obtain them from stock
Develop and/or mark patterns if required
Use metal-working machines and cutting torches to cut steel, drill or punch holes, and roll, bend or press steel into the desired shapes,
Assemble and fit metal sections and plates together to form complete units or sub-units
Fasten components together (by mechanical means or tack weld) in preparation for a welder to complete the process.
Other duties as assigned
Key Skills/Competencies
Strong work ethic & positive team attitude
Attention to detail & high degree of accuracy
Ability to engage & problem solve
Versatility to work in the field or shop & be a motivated, self-starter
Eagerness to learn, develop current skill set & grow with the company
Extensive plate, structural, and miscellaneous welding experience whether it be a small or large project
Takes pride in workmanship, aims for zero repair rate, continually striving to improve & develop
Continually exhibits best practices with housekeeping, safety, document control, lock-up procedures & preventative maintenance
Experience using overhead cranes and skid steers
Support, participate in, and help drive the overall company safety program, safety awareness, and safety targets
Consistently demonstrate “Safety Leadership” qualities
Excellent communication skills, can-do attitude, collaborative skills, ability to follow directions and have attention to detail
Perform well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Experience/Education/Qualifications
Journeyperson Metal Fabricator (Fitter) certificate. Pipe Fitters and other trades will be considered with suitable equivalent experience.
Must have previous experience in a similar setting and industry
CSTS 2020 Fundamentals (contains WHMIS2015)
Valid CWB, FCAW, SMAW ALL POSITIONS is considered an asset
May be required to complete a pre-access drug and alcohol test when working on certain sites
May need to have certain safety tickets and complete site specific orientations for certain sites.
Class 5 driver’s license with reliable transportation to and from work
OCL Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
