CWB Welder FCAW (with fitting experience)
Company
Precision Fabrication Inc.
Location
Edmonton, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$30–$35 an hour
Via
via Indeed
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Job Description
Reporting to the Shop manager, the welder must be able to perform the duties of welding carbon steel to meet CWB requirements,
CWB ticket: SMAW, FCAW (F/H minimum)
Structural, plate / sheet experience
Tolerance is 1/16"
Minimum 40 - 44 hours per week
Must be available for immediate start to work
Specific Duties, but not limited to:
- Ensure that goods and services are produced efficiently.
- Tack-welds or welds components and assemblies, using electric, gas, arc, or other welding equipment.
- Removes rough spots from work, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper.
- Ignites torch and adjusts valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc
- Read engineering drawings and specifications.
- Develops templates and other fixtures to hold and align parts.
- Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
- maintaining QA/QC policies and procedures
- Making sure that products are produced on time and good quality
- Maintaining equipment
Qualifications:
- 2nd, 3rd year apprentices or Journeyman
-CWB certified MANDATORY
-FCAW certified MANDATORY
-Structural experience an asset
Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES.
Currently, only accepting applicants local to the Edmonton and surrounding area
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour
Additional pay:
• Overtime pay
Benefits:
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
Schedule:
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
CWB ticket: SMAW, FCAW (F/H minimum)
Structural, plate / sheet experience
Tolerance is 1/16"
Minimum 40 - 44 hours per week
Must be available for immediate start to work
Specific Duties, but not limited to:
- Ensure that goods and services are produced efficiently.
- Tack-welds or welds components and assemblies, using electric, gas, arc, or other welding equipment.
- Removes rough spots from work, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper.
- Ignites torch and adjusts valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc
- Read engineering drawings and specifications.
- Develops templates and other fixtures to hold and align parts.
- Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
- maintaining QA/QC policies and procedures
- Making sure that products are produced on time and good quality
- Maintaining equipment
Qualifications:
- 2nd, 3rd year apprentices or Journeyman
-CWB certified MANDATORY
-FCAW certified MANDATORY
-Structural experience an asset
Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES.
Currently, only accepting applicants local to the Edmonton and surrounding area
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour
Additional pay:
• Overtime pay
Benefits:
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
Schedule:
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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.
