Welder, Journeyman

Badger Infrastructure Solutions; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Badger Infrastructure Solutions is seeking a Welder Journeyman to perform advanced welding for industrial, construction, and manufacturing projects. The role requires proficiency in multiple welding methods, blueprint reading, and a commitment to safety and quality.

The candidate will work on diverse metal structures, operate overhead cranes, and routinely document data and process improvements. Strong communication skills and the ability to work with limited supervision are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: associate degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years related experience.
• Must be a registered Alberta apprentice, Alberta Certified Journeyperson, or hold an Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement.
• Proficient in gas, metal, steel, and arc welding (GMAW) with solid wire and metal core process welding.
• Experience in metal core and aluminum welding is an asset.
• Able to communicate clearly in writing and verbally with strong attention to detail.
• Physically capable of lifting 50 pounds and working in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Improves operations, reduces turnaround times, and streamlines work processes while providing quality customer service.
• Performs welding duties including grinding, housekeeping, shaping components, and inspecting for defects.
• Operates overhead cranes.
• Completes all data tracking and related forms.
• Follows work procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Learns and applies new welding procedures, systems, and techniques.
• Works safely with minimal supervision.
• Adheres to workplace safety policies and regulations.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

GMAW (gas Metal Arc Welding)

Metal core welding

Aluminum welding

Overhead crane operation

Job description

The Welder Journeyman is responsible for performing advanced welding tasks using welding techniques to fabricate, assemble and repair metal structure and components for industrial, construction and manufacturing projects. This role requires proficiency in multiple welding methods, blueprint reading, and a commitment to maintaining equipment and ensuring high-quality and safe work.

Hour rates based on experience with many opportunities for pay increases and career advancement!

RESPONSIBILITES

What You'll Be Doing

• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Performs all welding-related duties, including grinding, housekeeping, shaping component parts, as well as cleaning and checking for defects.
• Operates overhead cranes.
• Completes all assigned data tracking and related forms.
• Follows work procedures and/or visual standard operating procedures.
• Learns and implements new welding procedures, systems, and techniques.
• Works safely with little supervision.
• Adheres to workplace safety policies, regulations, and compliances.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need For Success:

• Education associates degree or a combination of education and/or related work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience required.
• Must be a registered Alberta apprentice, Alberta Certified Journeyperson, or have an Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement.
• Proficient in gas, metal, steel, and arc welding (GMAW) with solid wire and metal core process welding
• Experience in metal core and aluminum welding is an asset.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with strong attention to detail.
• Physically capable of lifting 50 pounds, standing/walking for extended periods, climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and working in various weather conditions.