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Job Title


Structural Welder


Company : Aerotek


Location : Calgary,


Created : 2026-05-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Title: Structural Welder Job Description This role involves performing structural welding and fitting in a busy shop environment, primarily working with mild structural steel. You will fit and weld drilling products, fuel tanks, skids, ladders, handrails, platforms, and other one-off structural components, including the structure of drilling rigs. The position requires a strong combination of welding and fitting skills, with frequent use of oxyfuel cutting torches and adherence to tight fitup tolerances of approximately 1/8''. Essential Skills Journeyman Welder certification with approximately 5 years of welding experience. Proficiency in flux core and metal core welding processes. Ability to weld in all positions using flux core and related processes. Demonstrated experience working with mild structural steel. Strong fitting experience, including work on skids, ladders, handrails, and platforms. Ability to work to tight fitup tolerances of approximately 1/8''. Experience using oxyfuel cutting torches for cutting and preparation of materials. Capability to perform both fitting and welding in a structural fabrication environment. Ability to read and interpret drawings, measurements, and specifications. Ownership and competent use of standard fitting tools, including fitting tools, grinders, tape measures, measuring devices, digital level, and other standard tools. Solid understanding of shop safety practices and safe operation of welding equipment. Additional Skills & Qualifications CWB ticket in flat position for FCAW and SMAW is an asset. TIG welding experience is considered an advantage. Quality Control experience in a fabrication or welding environment is beneficial. Alberta overhead crane ticket is an asset. Lead hand experience or previous leadership responsibilities are considered an advantage. Overhead crane operating experience or certification is beneficial. Experience in structural steel fabrication shops, particularly in oilfield or industrial applications, is an asset. Why Work Here? You will join a wellestablished organization that is a major player in the mobile oilfield sector with operations spanning multiple regions. The business is booked well into the future, with projects scheduled into 2025 and some departments into 2026, offering strong stability and longterm work. The shop is centrally located compared to similar facilities in the city, making commuting more convenient. You will receive a competitive rate of pay along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employerpaid medical and dental coverage, stock options, and a pension plan with a 5% wage match that is fully vested. You will also enjoy every statutory holiday, contributing to a solid worklife balance and longterm career security. Work Environment The role is based in a structural fabrication shop located in southeast Calgary, with a team of approximately 30 trades workers and plans for significant expansion. The environment is a busy, productionoriented shop focused on structural steel work for the oilfield sector. You will work with welding equipment including flux core and metal core processes, oxyfuel cutting torches, and overhead cranes, and will use your own fitting tools, grinders, tape measures, digital level, and other standard tools. The available shift is an afternoon schedule from Monday to Thursday, 2:30p.m. to 1:00a.m., with overtime available after 10 hours in any day and a shift premium for afternoons. The setting is a handson, industrial shop environment where safety, precision, and teamwork are central to daily operations. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Calgary, AB. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $36.00 $40.00/hr. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Calgary, AB. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr