Spooling Bench/Skid Fitters

Bidell Gas Compression; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and dental benefits

RRSP program

Boot allowance

Overtime opportunities

Modern facility

Team environment

Industry-leading equipment

Challenging work

Job summary

Bidell Gas Compression in Calgary is seeking experienced Spooling Bench/Skid Fitters to support fabrication and assembly of natural gas compression equipment. The role requires welding/bench fitting skills, ASME/API knowledge, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Day/Night shifts available; overtime may be required.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in welding/bench fitting, a high school diploma, and a willingness to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a skilled team.

Qualifications

• Must adhere to ASME and API quality requirements.
• Proficient in welding processes (MIG, TIG, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW).
• Knowledge reading welding symbols and shop math for layout.

Skills

Welding experience

Reading welding symbols

Overhead crane operation

MIG/TIG welding

Fabrication/bench fitting

Shop math (algebra/geometry)

PPE safety compliance

AWS certification preferred

Teamwork & overtime

Education & age requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman certificate

AWS welding certification (preferred)

Job description

Bidell Gas Compression

For over 30 years Bidell Gas Compression has been a North American leader in rotating equipment, including gas compression, power generation and pumps.

Our mission is to exceed customer expectations through our superior sales, applications, engineering, fabrication, product support and our dedicated Bidell team.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are currently seeking experienced Spooling Bench/Skid Fitters to join our Calgary manufacturing facility supporting the fabrication and assembly of natural gas compression equipment.

Available shifts:

• Day Shift:6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Night Shift: 4:30 PM – 2:30 AM

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of all quality requirements in accordance with ASME and API policy standards.
• Ability to use hand tools and applicable shop machines safely and correctly.
• Ability to read and interpret welding symbols.
• Ability to use basic algebra, geometry and trigonometry to calculate angles and component layout techniques.
• Able to determine appropriate welding equipment or method to use based on job requirements.
• Ability to understand manufacturing sequence in a spooling fabrication shop.
• Must be trained to safely operate an overhead crane.
• Proficient in using a variety of welding equipment and proper procedures (MIG,TIG, etc.).
• Experienced in using electrical or manual tools (saws, square, calibers, etc.).
• Proficient in a variety of welding processes i.e., SMAW, GMAW, FCAW.
• Experienced in using electrical or manual tools (saws, square, grinders, etc.).
• Must use provided PPE (face-shield, gloves, etc.) to perform job in accordance with safety standards.
• Professional Certification in AWS welding preferred.
• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds. Stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move, and walk long distances and in small areas with many moving pieces/parts.
• Prefer candidates to have 3-5 years of welding and/or bench fitting experience, or a journeymen certificate.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to work in a group/team environment as well as independently.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends when required.

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensationcommensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Company-matching RRSP program
• Safety boot allowance
• Stable, full-time employment
• Overtime opportunities
• Modern manufacturing facility and equipment
• Opportunity to work with a highly skilled team building industry-leading natural gas compression packages
• Challenging and rewarding work in a fast-paced manufacturing and yard environment

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contact. Successful candidates will be required to take a medical and drug test before employment commences.