TIG Alloy Welders

ACTIMS; Alberta; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction services provider located in Alberta is seeking skilled welders. The ideal candidate will have journeyman certification and experience in various welding techniques to work on projects like Suncor Base Plant and Shell Scotford. Conditions may include working at heights and possible exposure to chemicals, making safety experience crucial. Shifts are 10 hours, potentially requiring overtime.

Benefits

Camp Accommodation

Qualifications

• Experience in various welding processes, such as electric arc and gas welding.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and layouts.
• Familiarity with safety measures in construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Join or sever metals in construction and manufacturing.
• Follow plans and specifications to develop projects.
• Work under potentially hazardous conditions safely.

Skills

Welding techniques

Blueprint reading

Metalworking

Education

Journeyman certification

Job description

Duties

Welders join or sever metals in beams, girders, vessels, piping and other metal components, make metal parts used in construction and manufacturing plants, and weld parts, tools, machines and equipment.

Welding usually involves applying heat to metal pieces to melt and fuse them together. In electric arc welding, heat is created as an electric current flows through an arc between the tip of the welding electrode and the metal. In gas welding, such as oxy-acetylene welding, the flame from the combustion of burning gases melts the metal. In both arc and gas welding, filler materials are melted and added to fill the joint and make it stronger. In resistance welding, the metal piece itself is melted as current flows through it, and no filler is added.

Welders use different welding processes and fillers depending upon the type of metal, its size and shape, and requirements for finished product strength. For a typical welding project, they:

• Develop patterns for projects or follow directions given in layouts, blueprints and work orders
• Clean, check for defects and shape component parts, sometimes using a cutting torch
• Weld parts together
• Welders may also build up worn parts by welding layers or high-strength hard‑metal alloys onto them.

Working Conditions

Welders generally work on construction sites. Working conditions are often cramped, dirty and involve exposure to chemical vapours, wetness or high noise levels. The normal workweek is 40 hours, but some overtime may be required.

There is always some risk of injury involved in working with heavy equipment, especially when working at considerable heights.

Project

• Suncor Base Plant & Firebag
• Syncrude
• Shell Scotford

Shift

• 10 -hour shift - Days/Nights

Notes

Camp Accommodation

Preferred Skills

• Journeyman