Apprentice Welder

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As an Apprentice Welder you will be responsible for performing welding repairs and fabricating new parts using various metals such as aluminum and stainless steel with direct supervision from a Journeyperson. 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 completion of 2nd year Welder Apprenticeship program recognized by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board (AIT).
• A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerits and no current suspensions or charges pending.
• 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.
• Demonstrate strong attention to technical details 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: 2 Temporary (up to 18 months)
• Compensation: $38.35 - 48.34 per hour
• Hours of work: Non-Standard 40 hour work week.
• Days of work: This position typically works Fri - Mon, 6:00am - 4:00pm.
• Location: Various
• Audience: Internal/External
• Apply By: November 9, 2026
• Job ID: 315555