Journeyman Production Welder - Calgary

Randstad Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier pay

Year-round stability

Health, dental, and vision after 6 mo.

Free employee parking

Transit access

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking experienced welders for a North Calgary production facility. The role focuses on custom structural and architectural fabrication, with a team‑oriented environment that emphasizes safety and craftsmanship.

Position offers permanent, full‑time hours with competitive hourly pay and overtime. Benefits begin after six months, and convenient parking plus transit access are available at a modern facility in North Calgary.

Qualifications

• Hands-on MIG and TIG welding in a commercial shop setting.
• Ability to read schematics and maintain tight tolerances.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Custom Welding Execution: Perform clean, high-precision MIG and TIG welds on custom structural assemblies and specialized metal components.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Read and apply technical engineering drawings, blueprints, and design specifications to ensure precise layout and fit-up tolerances.
• Fixture Setup & Assembly: Position, fit, and secure parts using custom jigs and fixtures for efficient, repeatable assembly runs that meet strict quality metrics.
• Production Schedule Adherence: Follow standard operating procedures and site safety rules to keep daily project deliveries on track.
• Quality & Weld Inspection: Conduct thorough visual inspections on all complete joint welds to verify structural integrity and dimensional accuracy.
• Station Maintenance: Keep assigned welding gear, hand tools, and shop work bays clean, orderly, and safely maintained.

Skills

Metal fabrication

Blueprint reading

Safety standards

Job description

High-Paying Custom Fabrication Welder Calgary, AB

Are you an experienced trade professional seeking long-term stability and top‑tier compensation with a trusted industry leader in Calgary?

Our client, a premier family‑owned custom metal contractor, is actively hiring skilled welders for their North Calgary production facility. Known for delivering exceptional structural and architectural fabrication across diverse commercial projects, they offer a supportive, team‑first environment where quality craftsmanship and workplace safety come first.

What can you expect?

• Competitive Compensation: Top‑market hourly pay reflecting your specialized trade experience
• Year‑Round Stability: Permanent, full‑time hours with dependable year‑round project pipelines
• Comprehensive Benefits: Full health, dental, and medical coverage effective after six months upon full time hire
• Prime location: Modern, fully equipped facility in North Calgary with free employee parking and easy access to transit routes
• Career Growth: Long‑term advancement potential within a respected, safety‑oriented fabrication team

Key Qualifications

• Strong hands‑on experience in custom metal fabrication and welding within a commercial shop setting
• Proven ability to read schematics, work with tight tolerances, and maintain exceptional safety standards
• Dedication to quality, craftsmanship, and team collaboration

Advantages

Key Benefits & Employee Compensation

• Top‑Tier Pay: $40.00 – $42.00/hr starting wage paid weekly, plus consistent overtime opportunities
• Job Security & Work‑Life Balance: Permanent, full‑time employment (40 hours/week) providing year‑round schedule stability
• Flexible Day Shifts: Choose your preferred daytime hours—either 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM or 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Comprehensive Benefits: Extended health, vision, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage starting after 6 months of employment, upon being hired Full time

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities & Technical Duties

• Custom Welding Execution: Perform clean, high‑precision MIG and TIG welds on custom structural assemblies and specialized metal components.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Read and apply technical engineering drawings, blueprints, and design specifications to ensure precise layout and fit‑up tolerances.
• Fixture Setup & Assembly: Position, fit, and secure parts using custom jigs and fixtures for efficient, repeatable assembly runs that meet strict quality metrics.
• Production Schedule Adherence: Follow standard operating procedures and site safety rules to keep daily project deliveries on track.
• Quality & Weld Inspection: Conduct thorough visual inspections on all complete joint welds to verify structural integrity and dimensional accuracy.
• Station Maintenance: Keep assigned welding gear, hand tools, and shop work bays clean, orderly, and safely maintained.

Qualifications

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

• Practical Experience: At least 2 years of active shop‑based MIG and TIG welding experience completed within the last 3 years.
• Blueprint Reading: Demonstrated capability to independently read, interpret, and build directly from technical schematics and engineering blueprints.
• Trade Credential: Active CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau) certification or equivalent professional trade credential required.
• Safety & Compliance: Thorough working knowledge of industrial hazard controls, workplace safety protocols, and proper PPE selection/usage.
• Professional Attributes: Punctual, highly dependable, and detail‑driven with strong collaborative skills in a team‑based shop setting.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity‑seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non‑binary/gender non‑conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.