B Pressure Welder
Company
ALCO Inc.
Location
Edmonton, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
23 days ago
Via
via Eluta.ca
Job Description
B Pressure Welder
ALCO GAS & oil production equipment ltd – Edmonton, AB
Job description
ALCO Gas & Oil designs, fabricates, and assembles oil and gas processing equipment for the domestic and global market. Alco is seeking B-Pressure Welders to work within our production facility.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Reporting to the department foreman, the successful candidate’s duties include, but are not limited to:
• The ability to use tools and equipment safely, while abiding by the health and safety rules
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area, and helping others maintain their work area
• Basic fabrication experience and skill set with pressure vessel manufacturing
• Welding of pressure vessels
• Fitment of pressure vessels to meet drawing and code requirements
• Working at heights is required, training will be provided
Preferred Skills:
In this role, the successful candidates will have:
• 3+ years of experience in welding and fabrication of pressure vessels
• Pre-test required to be passed
• Ability to weld with the following practices: SMAW and GMAW
• Ability to perform well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication, attitude, collaborative skills and ability to follow directions
• Ability to lift up to 60lbs, work at heights, be agile and able to go on/off equipment, up/down ladders
Working Conditions:
• You will work in a large manufacturing facility with other trades present
• Longer than 8.0 hour work days may be required with short notice, must be available to work weekends when needed
• Outside/inside work
• Physically demanding position
Culture
• Promote a culture that supports our health and safety program, ethical business practices, individual integrity, social responsibility and operational performance.
• Promote and support a culture of effective communication between all departments to support achieving our operational and strategic goals.
• Promote and support a culture of teamwork and cooperation throughout all departments within Alco Gas & Oil.
ALCO would like to thank all applicants for their interest. However only those candidates identified for further consideration will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
Schedule:
• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
• Overtime pay
COVID-19 considerations:
ALCO Gas & Oil follows all provincial health orders and guidelines.
Ability to commute/relocate:
• Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
• Pressure Vessels: 3 years (preferred)
ALCO GAS & oil production equipment ltd – Edmonton, AB
Job description
ALCO Gas & Oil designs, fabricates, and assembles oil and gas processing equipment for the domestic and global market. Alco is seeking B-Pressure Welders to work within our production facility.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Reporting to the department foreman, the successful candidate’s duties include, but are not limited to:
• The ability to use tools and equipment safely, while abiding by the health and safety rules
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area, and helping others maintain their work area
• Basic fabrication experience and skill set with pressure vessel manufacturing
• Welding of pressure vessels
• Fitment of pressure vessels to meet drawing and code requirements
• Working at heights is required, training will be provided
Preferred Skills:
In this role, the successful candidates will have:
• 3+ years of experience in welding and fabrication of pressure vessels
• Pre-test required to be passed
• Ability to weld with the following practices: SMAW and GMAW
• Ability to perform well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication, attitude, collaborative skills and ability to follow directions
• Ability to lift up to 60lbs, work at heights, be agile and able to go on/off equipment, up/down ladders
Working Conditions:
• You will work in a large manufacturing facility with other trades present
• Longer than 8.0 hour work days may be required with short notice, must be available to work weekends when needed
• Outside/inside work
• Physically demanding position
Culture
• Promote a culture that supports our health and safety program, ethical business practices, individual integrity, social responsibility and operational performance.
• Promote and support a culture of effective communication between all departments to support achieving our operational and strategic goals.
• Promote and support a culture of teamwork and cooperation throughout all departments within Alco Gas & Oil.
ALCO would like to thank all applicants for their interest. However only those candidates identified for further consideration will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
Schedule:
• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
• Overtime pay
COVID-19 considerations:
ALCO Gas & Oil follows all provincial health orders and guidelines.
Ability to commute/relocate:
• Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
• Pressure Vessels: 3 years (preferred)
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What is the minimum hourly wage for welders in Ontario as of January 2026?
As per the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, the general minimum wage in Ontario is CAD 17.20 per hour as of January 1 2026 for welders in non-unionized roles. Welders classified under skilled trades receive overtime at 1.5 times the rate after 44 hours per week. This rate applies uniformly across all sectors without provincial variations for this occupation.
What work permit requirements apply for international welders moving to Canada in 2026?
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada requires a valid work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program with an approved LMIA for NOC 72106 welders. Applicants need a minimum of two years paid experience in the last five years plus Red Seal endorsement. Processing takes 8 weeks for 80 percent of applications submitted after April 2026.
What education and certification are needed to qualify as a welder in Canada?
Employment and Social Development Canada lists completion of a 2-3 year apprenticeship or Red Seal certification as mandatory for NOC 72106 welder positions. Candidates must hold a high school diploma plus 6,000 hours of documented on-the-job training by December 2026. Provincial trade authorities issue the certificate of qualification after passing the Red Seal exam.
Which documents are required when applying for welder jobs through the federal skilled trades program?
Applicants must submit a valid passport, Red Seal certificate, language test results at CLB 5 or higher, and proof of funds equaling CAD 13,757 for a single applicant as of 2026. The Express Entry profile requires an Educational Credential Assessment for any foreign training completed before submission. All documents must be uploaded in PDF format under 5 MB each.
