Journeyman Fabrication Welder

Grizzlytrek Group; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Extended health care

Vision care

Dental care

Travel insurance

Job summary

GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd. in Red Deer, Alberta is seeking a Journeyman Fabrication Welder for a full-time permanent shop role. You will lay out, weld, and repair structural and plate assemblies from drawings, working with a small crew of fitters and welders.

This is steady indoor shop work with no travel; home every night. The position requires a Journeyman Welder certificate (Red Seal preferred), 3+ years of fabrication welding in a shop, and the ability to read shop drawings.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Welder certificate required; Red Seal preferred.
• 3+ years fabrication welding experience in a shop environment.
• Ability to read and work from shop drawings and blueprints without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, fit, and weld structural steel and plate assemblies from shop drawings and blueprints.
• Weld using FCAW, GMAW (MIG), and SMAW (stick) processes on carbon steel.
• Read and interpret weld symbols, tolerances, and fabrication specifications.
• Operate shop equipment including grinders, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting, and overhead cranes.
• Inspect your own work for fit, weld quality, and dimensional accuracy before it moves down the line.
• Complete pre-shift equipment checks, hazard assessments, and safety documentation.

Skills

3+ years of fabrication welding

Read shop drawings

Team collaboration

Education

Journeyman Welder certificate

Red Seal

Tools

FCAW

GMAW

SMAW

Job description

Journeyman Fabrication Welder
Red Deer, Alberta | Full-Time (Permanent)
Skilled Trades / Welding and Fabrication | Journeyman | Monday to Friday

Position Type: Full-Time (Permanent)

Location: Red Deer, Alberta

Schedule: Monday to Friday, with overtime available based on shop demand

Compensation: $35.00 to $40.00 per hour, based on experience

Experience: 3+ years of fabrication welding in a shop environment

Certification: Journeyman Welder certificate required. Red Seal and CWB tickets preferred.

Residency: Must currently live in Red Deer or the immediate area

About GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd.

GrizzlyTrek invests in our people, relationships, and partners, ensuring motivated and ready-to-work individuals meet job opportunities that foster lasting success. We work across Canada in mining, construction, oil and gas, turnarounds, and shutdowns. Dedicated to sustainable employment, we emphasize career opportunities and empowerment for Indigenous communities across Canada. Join us and contribute to building a more inclusive future.

The Role

GrizzlyTrek is seeking one Journeyman Fabrication Welder to join our valued client's team in Red Deer, Alberta. This is a full-time permanent position in a shop environment, working Monday to Friday with overtime available. Pay is $35.00 to $40.00 per hour depending on experience and tickets.

You will be building and repairing structural and plate assemblies from drawings, working alongside a small crew of fitters and welders. This is steady indoor shop work with no travel and no rotation, so you are home every night.

Candidates must currently live in Red Deer or the immediate area.

What You'll Do

• Lay out, fit, and weld structural steel and plate assemblies from shop drawings and blueprints
• Weld using FCAW, GMAW (MIG), and SMAW (stick) processes on carbon steel
• Read and interpret weld symbols, tolerances, and fabrication specifications
• Operate shop equipment including grinders, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting, and overhead cranes
• Inspect your own work for fit, weld quality, and dimensional accuracy before it moves down the line
• Complete pre-shift equipment checks, hazard assessments, and safety documentation
• Keep the work area, tooling, and bays clean, organized, and production ready

What You Bring

• Journeyman Welder certificate (Red Seal preferred)
• 3+ years of fabrication welding experience in a shop environment
• Ability to read and work from shop drawings and blueprints without supervision
• Proficiency with FCAW, GMAW, and SMAW processes on carbon steel
• Current residence in Red Deer or the immediate area, with reliable transportation to the shop
• Able to pass a pre-employment alcohol and drug test and meet site safety requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• CWB certification
• B-Pressure ticket
• TIG (GTAW) experience on stainless steel or aluminum
• Overhead crane and rigging tickets

Work Environment

• Indoor fabrication shop, no camp work and no travel rotation
• Home every night, Monday to Friday schedule
• Standing, lifting, and working in various positions throughout the shift
• PPE required at all times, including welding gear, safety boots, and eye protection

What We Offer

• $35.00 to $40.00 per hour, stated up front, based on experience and tickets
• Steady year-round shop work with no travel and no rotation
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Opportunities for overtime based on operational requirements
• Life insurance: $100,000 employee / $10,000 spouse / $5,000 per child
• AD&D insurance with critical illness and cancer coverage
• Extended health care: drugs, hospital, hearing, orthotics, nursing
• Paramedical services: chiro, physio, massage, mental health (annual coverage)
• Vision care: glasses, contacts, laser surgery, and exams
• Dental care: 80% basic ($2,500), 50% major ($2,500), $2,500 ortho for children
• Travel insurance: up to $5,000,000 per incident (trips up to 90 days)
• Ongoing training and career development support