Sheet Metal Fabricator (Apprentice/Journeyman)

Propak Systems Ltd.; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premiums for evenings/weekends

RRSP match program

Job summary

Propak Systems Ltd. is seeking Journeyman and Apprentice Sheet Metal Fabricators to join our Fabrication Shops in Airdrie, AB. We offer day, evening, and weekend day shifts with premium pay for evenings and weekends.

The role focuses on fabricating ventilation components, ducts, and related sheet metal products using established drawings and standards. Ideal candidates hold Alberta journeyperson certification (or be eligible for apprenticeship), with 3–4 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Experience reading engineering drawings and layouts for sheet metal work.
• Ability to operate light metalworking machines (shears, brakes, drill presses).
• Willingness to mentor apprentices and work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Read engineering and architectural drawings to lay out sheet metal per plans.
• Operate light metalworking machines (shears, brakes, drill presses).
• Install and use rigging and hoisting equipment.
• Fit and join sheet metal parts using riveting, welding, soldering, etc. to fabricate ventilation shafts, ducts, and related products.
• Install sheet metal products per specifications and codes.
• Inspect product quality and installation conformance.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Read drawings

Team collaboration

Welding/soldering

Education

Alberta Journeyperson Trade Certificate

Inter-Provincial Red Seal (preferred)

Tools

Shears

Brakes

Drill presses

Job description

Propak Systems Ltd. is an established leader in engineering, fabrication, and construction of gas compression and processing facilities for the energy industry. We are currently seeking Journeyman and Apprentice Sheet Metal Fabricators to join our Fabrication Shops in Airdrie, AB.

We offer day, evening, and weekend day shifts with excellent premiums for evening and weekend day shifts. Propak also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a company matched group RRSP. If you are a looking to grow with a company who values work-life balance this may be the position for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Journeyman and Apprentices:

• Read engineering and architectural drawings, sketches and work specifications to be performed, and lay out, measure and mark sheet metal according to drawings or templates.
• Operate light metal working machines such as shears, brakes, and drill presses.
• Install and use rigging and hoisting equipment.
• Fit and join sheet metal parts using riveting, welding, soldering and similar equipment to fabricate products such as ventilation shafts, exhaust hoods, eaves-troughs, partition frames, air and heat ducts, material handling systems, roof decking and sheet metal buildings.
• Install sheet metal products according to specifications and building codes.
• Inspect product quality and installation to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Listen and be receptive to instructions and work to achieve set goals, action plans and timelines for project completion.
• Apply knowledge and skills learned from coaches and mentors to ensure completion of the apprenticeship program.

Qualifications:

• Hold a valid recognized Alberta Journeyperson Trade Certificate or a recognized trade certificate or equivalency document.
• Inter-Provincial Red Seal Certificate is preferred.
• 3-4 years of directly related work experience.
• This position may be required to direct, coach, and mentor apprentices.
• Be eligible for registration as a registered apprentice; or
• Be a registered apprentice.
• Motivated and willing to learn.

As a condition of employment, employees are required upon hire to sign a Drug-Free Workplace Agreement, a Conflict of Interest Agreement and Confidentiality and Invention Agreement.

Propak Systems Ltd. thanks all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

No Phone Calls Please

Qualifications

Education

Required

Trade Apprentice or better in Sheet Metal Worker or related field.

Trade Journeyman or better in Sheet Metal Worker or related field.