Journeyman Welder

Aerotek; Calgary; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in Calgary is seeking a Journeyman Welder for a contract-to-hire role. You will perform FCAW and GMAW welding on light-gauge steel, aluminum, and stainless, assembling skid units in a large, modern shop. Overnight shift runs 9:45 p.m.

to 6:15 a.m., Monday to Friday, with paid breaks and two paid shuttle periods. Applicants must hold a CWB FCAW or GMAW certification in at least one position, read blueprints, and be able to lift 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Requires CWB FCAW or GMAW certification in at least 1 position.
• Experience with production welding in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints for welding and structural fabrication.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely and wear a respirator.
• Willingness to work overtime on weekdays and/or weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Weld on light-gauge steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.
• Perform FCAW and GMAW welding on skids.
• Read blueprints for welding and fabrication.
• Work overtime as needed.

Skills

FCAW

GMAW

Production welding

Blueprints

Skid welding

Overtime readiness

Lifting 50 lbs

Respirator fit

Overnight shift

Four-day orientation

Job description

Job Title: Journeyman Welder

Job Description

This role focuses on production welding of skids for data cooling centers across multiple ongoing projects. You will perform FCAW and GMAW welding on light-gauge steel, aluminum, and stainless steel in a large, modern manufacturing environment. You will receive fitting support, and if you are comfortable fitting on your own, this will be considered a strong asset.

Essential Skills

• CWB FCAW or GMAW certification in at least the 1 position or higher.
• Proficiency in flux core (FCAW) and MIG (GMAW) welding, including structural and skid welding applications.
• Experience with production welding in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints for welding and structural fabrication.
• Capability to perform skid welding with consistent quality and accuracy.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting while managing multiple tasks.
• Willingness to work overtime on weekdays and/or weekends when required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely and repeatedly.
• Ability to wear a respirator and remain clean shaven to ensure proper fit.
• Availability to work the overnight shift from 9:45 p.m. to 6:15 a.m., Monday to Friday.
• Successful completion of a four-day orientation and on-the-job evaluation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Fitting experience, including positioning and aligning components for welding.
• Experience using shears and press brakes in a fabrication or manufacturing environment.
• Journeyman or apprentice welder in structural or production welding.
• Experience with mild steel welding using stick, flux core, and MIG processes.
• Ability to cross-train in different welding and fabrication tasks to support multiple projects.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a very large, clean, and brand-new facility with long-term projects planned well into 2027, providing strong job stability and continuity. The environment offers a comfortable lunch room, structured orientation and training, and clear opportunities to move from contract to permanent employment. You can benefit from cross-training and promotion opportunities that support career growth and skill development, while enjoying a well-organized shift structure that balances paid work hours with regular breaks.

Work Environment

You will work the overnight shift from 9:45 p.m. to 6:15 a.m., Monday to Friday, with eight hours of paid work per shift. The schedule includes two paid 15-minute shuttle periods, one paid 15-minute rest break, and one unpaid 30-minute meal break. The facility uses welding processes such as FCAW, GMAW, and stick welding on light-gauge steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and mild steel, and may involve the use of shears and press brakes. A four-day orientation is provided, including three days in the classroom and a fourth day of on-the-job evaluation and training. You must be comfortable wearing a respirator and remaining clean shaven to ensure a proper fit. The shop is modern, organized, and designed to support efficient production, with a nice lunch room and a professional, safety-focused atmosphere.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Calgary, AB.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $44.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Calgary,AB.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.