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.
Must maintain welding specifications. Sets up and operates all welding equipment....
Essential Responsibilities: Fit-up Weldment per required mechanical engineered drawing and product specifications. Setup CC and CV welding machines to achieve desired quality results....
Apprentice Welder - Local To Grande Prairie
- Grande Prairie, AB
- 30+ days ago
- Grande Prairie, AB
- 30+ days ago
Qualifications: 35 years of experience in oilfield, industrial, or heavy equipment welding. Proficient in SMAW, GTAW, and FCAW welding processes....
completed repairs Use knowledge and skills to recognize opportunities for improvements and savings A valid Inter-Provincial or Provincial Journeyperson Millwright Certification or Provincial Journeyperson Welding...
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)....
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...
Welders - Journeyman and Apprentice - Evening Shift
- Calgary, AB
- 60+ days ago
- Calgary, AB
- 60+ days ago
Experience in a heavy structural steel welding and fabrication environment is considered an asset. Experience with SMAW/FCAW/MCAW/GMAW welding is essential, other welding experience is an asset....
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...
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...
Essential Responsibilities: Fit-up Weldment per required mechanical engineered drawing and product specifications. Setup CC and CV welding machines to achieve desired quality results....
Essential Responsibilities: Fit-up Weldment per required mechanical engineered drawing and product specifications. Setup CC and CV welding machines to achieve desired quality results....
lifting devices to position machinery and parts during the assembly, installation, set-up and repair of equipment and machinery Inspect equipment for Cracks using mag particle and di penetrant testing Weld...
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Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Welding positions.
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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
- SMAW Welding
- Torch Cutting
- Structural Steel Framework
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Blueprints
- Plasma Cutting
- Aluminum Welding
- Tack Welding
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- MIG Welding
- Stick Welding
- Structural Welding
- Pipe Welding
- Flux Cored Arc Welding
- Brazing
- Overhead Crane
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Welding Fabrication
- TIG Welding
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Grinding
- Technical Drawings
- Metal Fabrication
- Calipers
- Sheet Metal
- Hand Tools
- Arc welding
- Crane Operator
- Blueprint Reading
- Fabricating
- Installation
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Short-Term Disability
- Welding
- Long-Term Disability
- Specifications
- Quality Control Inspection
- Inspections
- General Repair
- Assembly
- Drug Testing
- Electrical
- Reimbursement
- Reading
- Engineering
- Math
- Troubleshooting
- High School Diploma
- Education Experience
- Regulations
- Problem Solving
- Organization
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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