Lead Hand –Ticketed Journeyperson Ironworker Or Welder

ACF (All Class Fabrication) | Alberta | Full-Time

ACF is an Alberta industrial steel fabrication, coatings, field, and mechanical services company. We're hiring a Lead Hand who holds either a Journeyperson Ironworker ticket or Welder tickets. Experience in both is recommended. You'll direct and work alongside field crews on structural, mill and general maintenance projects.

What You'll Do

- Lead a crew of ironworkers, welders and apprentices on site
- Plan and assign daily tasks, and coordinate with the Foreman or Superintendent to hit schedule and quality targets
- Erect, fit, align and connect structural steel, platforms, stairs, handrails and miscellaneous metals
- Carry out mill and plant maintenance: repairs, modifications, shutdown and turnaround work
- Weld on site using SMAW, FCAW and other processes
- Read and interpret drawings, work packs and the project specifications, and explain them to the crew
- Run toolbox talks and hazard assessments, and enforce ACF and client safety programs
- Mentor apprentices and support their training
- Keep track of material, tools and equipment on site
- Report progress, problems and timesheets to supervision

What You Need

- Journeyperson Ironworker certificate OR
- Journeyperson Welder certificate
- Proven experience in structural steel, mill work and general maintenance




- Previous Lead Hand or crew leadership experience
- Solid communication skills, and able to keep a crew productive and safe
- Valid driver's licence with a clean driver's abstract (you'll need to provide it)
- Current safety tickets, or willingness to get them (e.g. Fall Protection, H2S Alive, First Aid/CPR, Confined Space, AWP, Leadership for Safety Excellence)
- Able to work in industrial settings, in all weather, and to travel to sites as needed

Nice to Have

- CWB or ABSA welding qualifications
- Rigging, overhead crane or forklift certifications
- Shutdown or turnaround experience

What We Offer

- Company vehicle for approved applicants
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Steady work across a range of industrial projects
- Room to grow into Foreman or supervisory roles

How to Apply

Send your resume, copies of both journeyperson certificates, and a current driver's abstract to [email protected] . Please put "Lead Hand – Ironworker/Welder" in the subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $40.00-$65.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 60.0 per week

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company car
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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