Journeyperson Welder
Company
AltaSteel
Location
Edmonton, AB
Job Type
Full-time
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Job Description
AltaSteel is currently seeking a safety-conscious Journeyperson Welder to join our Maintenance team. This role plays a vital part in supporting production by performing timely plant welding repairs and contributing to fabrication and rebuild projects in our fab shop.
Responsibilities
• Perform structural welding repairs across a wide range of plant equipment and infrastructure
• Support production areas through efficient and high-quality welding work
• Complete fabrication and rebuild projects in the fab shop
• Weld using SMAW and FCAW processes, primarily on mild steel, with occasional work on stainless steel and aluminum
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to complete projects accurately
Qualifications & Skills
• Journeyman Alberta Welder or Red Seal Welder certification
• CWB certified SMAW all positions, must show proof upon offer
• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to procedures
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges
• Effective communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude
Details
• Full time, permanent, in-town opportunity.
• Hourly rate $44.995 plus shift premiums
• Employer paid benefits and pension
• 12 hour, day and night, rotational shift work
• Overtime at 1.5X and 2.0X
• Fast paced environment
• PPE Provided
• Pre-employment requirements:
• Zero-tolerance drug and alcohol test
• Criminal background check
Responsibilities
• Perform structural welding repairs across a wide range of plant equipment and infrastructure
• Support production areas through efficient and high-quality welding work
• Complete fabrication and rebuild projects in the fab shop
• Weld using SMAW and FCAW processes, primarily on mild steel, with occasional work on stainless steel and aluminum
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to complete projects accurately
Qualifications & Skills
• Journeyman Alberta Welder or Red Seal Welder certification
• CWB certified SMAW all positions, must show proof upon offer
• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to procedures
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges
• Effective communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude
Details
• Full time, permanent, in-town opportunity.
• Hourly rate $44.995 plus shift premiums
• Employer paid benefits and pension
• 12 hour, day and night, rotational shift work
• Overtime at 1.5X and 2.0X
• Fast paced environment
• PPE Provided
• Pre-employment requirements:
• Zero-tolerance drug and alcohol test
• Criminal background check
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