Welder

Government of Canada - Western; Alberta; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a skilled welder located in Alberta, Canada. The position requires interpreting specifications and operating welding equipment. Candidates must have a Registered Apprenticeship certificate and a Welder Trade Red Seal Certificate, alongside 2-3 years of experience. Work is strictly on site in a fast-paced environment and requires teamwork, punctuality, and attention to detail. Benefits include health and dental plans, life insurance, and a retirement savings plan.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long-term care insurance

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in welding.
• Experience with flux core arc welding (FCAW).
• Capable of operating manual and automated welding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret welding process specifications.
• Operate welding and cutting equipment.
• Read and interpret welding blueprints and manuals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Hardworking

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Welder Trade Red Seal Certificate

Tools

Welding helmet

Steel-toed safety boots

Tools

Job description

Overview: Languages

English

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Manufacture

Responsibilities Tasks

• Interpret welding process specifications
• Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
• Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Welder Trade Red Seal Certificate

Experience and specialization Welding techniques

• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)

Area of specialization

• Structural construction

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Welding helmet

Personal suitability

• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance