Welding Jobs in Alberta
A Welder in the construction industry plays a vital role in the building and repairing of structures, equipment, and various types of machinery. They use intense heat to fuse metal pieces together, following detailed schematic drawings to assemble structural metal products, such as frameworks or shells for machinery or metal parts for buildings or bridges. A knowledgeable welder not only performs welding tasks but also handles materials planning, preparation, and setup for welding. They also ensure the use of correct welding procedures to meet specifications, inspect structures or materials to be welded, and maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
Key skills for a Welder include manual dexterity, technical skills, physical strength and stamina, attention to detail, and effective communication skills. Welders should be adept at using hand and power tools and have a keen understanding of metallurgy and welding techniques. Most employers require welders to have a high school diploma or equivalent and to complete vocational training or an apprenticeship in welding. Some jobs may also require Welding Certification from a recognized institution such as the American Welding Society (AWS). Prior to becoming a Welder, a person might work as a Welder's Helper, Welding Intern, or a Fabricator.
May weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. May tack-weld fitted parts together. Operates safety equipment and use safe work habits. Perform other duties as assigned....
Ready to put your welding skills to work where they truly matter?...
Job Duties/Responsibilities: Perform production welding in accordance with Variperm Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS), including post weld heat treatment....
Must maintain welding specifications. Sets up and operates all welding equipment....
Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding....
Must maintain welding specifications. Sets up and operates all welding equipment....
Welder - Heavy Duty Mechanic - Dual Ticket - Mildred Lake
- Fort Mcmurray, AB
- 14 days ago
- Fort Mcmurray, AB
- 14 days ago
the flux cored arc welding (FCAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) processes on carbon and stainless steel structural shapes, tubing...
Welder - Apprentices are Welcome
- Rocky View County, AB
- 18 days ago
- Rocky View County, AB
- 18 days ago
Precisely lay out and secure parts for welding, ensuring meticulous adherence to all specifications....
Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), plasma...
What You’ll Get to Do The Metal Door/Storefront Fabricator is focused on the general fabrication and assembly of doors/framing using hand, power tools and fabrication equipment, while producing a...
At ISCO, we put high value on appreciation and respect, and provide you with an opportunity to really make a difference. ISCO is a family owned and operated company born and raised in Louisville,...
Production Welder - Apprentices welcome
- Rocky View County, AB
- 25 days ago
- Rocky View County, AB
- 25 days ago
using electric, gas or other welding equipment Welding skids, and structural Qualifications CWB Certified - Must be able to provide a copy CWB in MIG - all positions OR CWB in Tig - all positions Pass...
using electric, gas or other welding equipment Qualifications Have some experience assisting welders previously Have experience cutting pipe Summary If you feel like this position matches the skill...
Responsibilities and Duties Read and interpret welding process specifications. Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments....
techniques (e.g., MIG, TIG, stick welding)....
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Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Welding positions.
Highest Education Level
Weldings in Alberta offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Welding position
- Combo Welder
- ARC Gouging
- Stainless Steel Welding
- Submerged Arc Welding
- Air Carbon Arc Cutting
- Structural Steel Framework
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Plasma Cutting
- Torch Cutting
- SMAW Welding
- Aluminum Welding
- Tack Welding
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Stick Welding
- Structural Welding
- Pipe Welding
- TIG Welding
- Overhead Crane
- MIG Welding
- Blueprints
- Welding Fabrication
- Flux Cored Arc Welding
- Brazing
- Drill Press
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Sheet Metal
- Metal Fabrication
- Grinding
- Technical Drawings
- Calipers
- Hand Tools
- Arc welding
- Blueprint Reading
- Crane Operator
- Fabricating
- Installation
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Welding
- General Repair
- Long-Term Disability
- Quality Control Inspection
- Specifications
- Assembly
- Drug Testing
- Engineering
- Reimbursement
- Reading
- Military Background
- Troubleshooting
- Math
- High School Diploma
- Education Experience
- Regulations
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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