Posted 3 months ago
2nd or 3rd Year Apprentice Welder
@ WesTower Communications Ltd.
Thorsby, Alberta
Overview
WesTower Communications Ltd. is hiring a full-time permanent 2nd or 3rd-year apprentice welder (pipe fitter) for its growing Fabrication Team. The role involves welding and cutting various metals, reading technical drawings, and fitting components such as flanges, plates, ports and antenna mounts. The posting requires prior fabrication welding experience, a CWB FCAW certification (or willingness to be certified), and a valid driver's licence, and offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Weld and cut various metals using standard methods
- Read technical documents, drawings and weld symbols
- Perform plasma cutting and welding
- Fit flanges, plates, ports and antenna mounts using jigs and fixtures
- Follow safe work practices and procedures
Requirements summary:
- Previous experience as a fabrication welder
- CWB FCAW certification or willingness to obtain it
- Valid driver's licence
- Good physical fitness
- Fluent written and verbal English
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
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WesTower Communications Ltd.
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Wireless - Wireline - Fabrication - Technical Services - Professional Services
Full company description
WesTower Communications is Canada’s largest Telecommunications construction company and is committed to meeting the dynamic needs of today’s wireless telecommunications and broadcast industries. From site development through to commissioning and comprehensive maintenance, we deliver exceptional services in engineering, design, fabrication, construction, project management and Wireline Services for carriers and independent tower operators. Our turnkey solutions provide the safe, on-time, and quality installations that our customers have come to expect and our reputation is built on. Follow WesTower on Social Media! Facebook: WesTowerCommunicationsLtd Twitter: https://twitter.com/Westower_Canada
- LinkedIn followers
- 17,529
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 739
- Reported office locations
- 385 Saskatchewan Avenue, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 0G6, CA
- 17886 55th Avenue, Surrey, BC V3S 6C8, CA
- 3815 2 St NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E, CA
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- 735 Harold Crescent, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C, CA
- 8700 Rue de l'Innovation, Anjou, Quebec H1J2X9, CA
- 47 Harding Rd, St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador A1A, CA
- 4933 46th St. Box 590, Thorsby, Alberta T0C 2P0, CA
- 1641 Langstaff Rd, Units 5 & 6, Vaughan, Ontario L4K 5X8, CA
- 6750 Montrose Rd, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2H 0Z7, CA
- 1730 Ross Ave, Regina, SK S4N7A3, CA
- 115 Corman St, Warman, Saskatchewan S0K, CA
- Staging Area, Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0, CA
- Staging Area, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1G8, CA
- Staging Area, Yellowknife, NT X1A 3T3, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Communications Infrastructure
- Telecommunications
- Manufacturing
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Other recorded names
- WesTower Communications Ltd.
- Specialties
- Site Development
- Wireline Service
- RF Engineering
- Program & Project Management
- Structural Engineering & Design
- Fabrication
- In-Building
- Construction & Technical Services
- Commissioning
- Audits & Inspections
- and 24/7 Emergency Response & Repair
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 10,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
WesTower Communications is Canada’s largest Telecommunications construction company and is committed to meeting the dynamic needs of today’s wireless telecommunications and broadcast industries. From site development through to commissioning and comprehensive maintenance, we deliver exceptional services in engineering, design, fabrication, construction, project management and Wireline Services for carriers and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Spruce Grove, AB |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1989 |
| Specialties | Site Development Wireline ServiceRF EngineeringProgram & Project ManagementStructural Engineering & DesignFabricationIn-BuildingConstruction & Technical ServicesCommissioningAudits & Inspections |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 72 |
| View page |
We are hiring a full-time permanent 2nd or 3rd-year Apprentice Welder (Pipe Fitter) to join our growing Fabrication Team. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to develop your skillset and career further.
Job Description:
- Working on the fabrication team with a solid working knowledge of the standard practices and methods of welding various metals
- Reading and interpreting technical documents and drawings, including weld symbols
- Plasma cutting & welding
- Some fitting, using Jigs & Fixtures
- Follow safe work practices and procedure
- Check and fit flange/Plate /ports and antenna mounts
Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a fabrication welder is required
- Must be CWB FCAW Certified (Not certified? We can work with you to get you certified!)
- Good physical fitness
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Fluent in English, both written and verbal
- Ability to maintain professional working relationships with co-workers and clients
- Must be reliable, trustworthy, and have a positive attitude!
At WesTower Communications Ltd., you can expect to be treated fairly. We recognize that our people drive our business's success, so we prioritize fostering inclusive work environments welcoming to diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to accommodating prospective employees. We proudly offer a drug-free workplace with a zero-tolerance safety program.
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