Welder Journeyperson 1

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As a Journeyperson 1 Welder you will be responsible for performing welding repairs and fabricating new parts using various metals such as aluminum and stainless steel. Primary duties include:

• Meet with customers to identify their needs including deadlines, review and discuss drawings and blueprints and provide estimates on required time and materials.
• Perform welding including disassembling parts, inspecting damage, determining the cut list, preparing surfaces to be welded (for example: grinding, using wire brush and cleaning surfaces).
• Use cutting, heating and welding equipment and applying various welding processes.
• Review and interpret engineered drawings to design prototypes and fabricate new parts for various work orders including handrails, truck bodies, sanders, hot boxes and frost hogs.

Qualifications

• A High School diploma or equivalency (e.g. GED) and a valid Journeyman Welder Certificate recognized by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board with Inter-Provincial certificate seal.
• Preference will be given to those with a Canadian Welding Bureau certificate - mild steel and a minimum of 3 years of post-ticket experience.
• A valid Class 5 Driver's Licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerits and no current suspensions or charges pending.
• Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB), "B" Pressure and/or Level 1 Welder Inspector certification are considered assets.
• Previous experience using equipment such as brake press and/or shear, knowledge of aluminum and stainless work and the ability to read engineering drawings is preferred.
• Success in this position requires strong leadership and customer service skills.
• Demonstrate strong attention to technical detail and the ability to collaborate and work as part of a team.
• Ability to complete Audio Metric testing.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a shop environment and is subject to hazards such as arc-flashes, chemicals, fumes and gases. Pre-employment Requirements

• Must obtain a City of Calgary operator's permit
• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Pre-employment Drug Test: An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test. This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months.

Position and Pay Information

• Business Unit: Fleet and Inventory
• Union: CUPE Local 37
• Position Type: 1 Permanent and 1 Temporary (up to 18 months)
• Compensation: $47.44 - 52.54 per hour
• Hours of work: Non-Standard 40 hour work week.
• Days of work: This position typically works Fri - Mon, 6:00 am - 4:00 pm.
• Location: Various
• Audience: Internal/External
• Apply By: August 24, 2026
• Job ID: 315132