Welder

Foothills Steel Foundry Ltd.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Foothills Steel Foundry Ltd. in Calgary, AB, is seeking a full-time Welder to join our on-site team. The role involves welding steel and alloy components, setting up and operating welding equipment, and ensuring workmanship meets specifications.

You will read blueprints, interpret welding symbols, prepare materials, and inspect finished work for quality and safety. The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to Health & Safety standards, and opportunities for continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong welding skills with arc welding to produce sound, code-compliant welds.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols accurately.
• Experience with TIG and MIG welding for steel and alloy parts.
• Commitment to safety procedures and PPE use in a foundry environment.
• Proven reliability and ability to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily welding tasks on steel and alloy components, including setup and maintenance of welding equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols to guide fabrication.
• Prepare, fit, and weld parts to specifications; inspect finished work for quality and safety.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams and follow health and safety procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in fabrication processes; perform shop duties when no welding jobs are available.

Skills

Welding

Arc Welding

TIG Welding

MIG Welding

Blueprint Reading

Welding Symbols

Quality Inspection

Safety Compliance

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Job description

Company Description

Foothills Steel Foundry, incorporated in 1947, is a long-established supplier of high-quality steel castings for the mining and aggregate industry. The company specializes in manganese wear parts and martensitic high chrome white iron products, supporting clients with industry-leading delivery timelines. With branch locations across Canada, the USA, and Australia, Foothills Steel Foundry maintains a strong international presence. Its global distribution network provides wear liners, chute liners, impact liners, pipe spools, railway frogs, custom gear racking, and petrochemical custom castings, offering a wide range of solutions to mining and industrial customers.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Welder role based in Calgary, AB. The Welder will perform daily welding tasks on steel and alloy components, including setup, operation, and maintenance of welding equipment in a foundry environment. Responsibilities include reading and interpreting blueprints and welding symbols, preparing and fitting materials, executing welds according to specifications, and inspecting finished work for quality and safety compliance. The role also involves collaborating with production and maintenance teams, following all health and safety procedures, and contributing to continuous improvement in fabrication processes. Regular shop duties will also be included if no welding jobs are available.

Qualifications

• Strong welding skills, including Welding and Arc Welding, with the ability to produce consistent, structurally sound welds.
• Proficiency in TIG Welding and MIG Welding for a variety of steel and alloy applications.
• Knowledge of Materials, particularly manganese wear parts and high chrome white iron, and how material properties affect welding methods.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, welding symbols, and work orders.
• Experience in industrial or heavy manufacturing environments, preferably in mining, aggregates, or steel fabrication.
• Commitment to safe work practices, including use of PPE and adherence to occupational health and safety standards.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.