Posted 3 months ago
Bench Fitter (Day Shift)
@ Startec
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Startec is hiring a full-time day-shift Benchfitter at its Shepard Shop in Calgary to fabricate piping systems for compression and process equipment packages. The role requires reading blueprints and isometric drawings, fabricating spools, and performing welding prep and rigging. Minimum 2 years bench fitter experience is required, with competitive wages and training offered.
Responsibilities:
- Read blueprints, specifications and isometric drawings
- Fabricate piping spools and spool sections
- Alignment and tack welding of spools
- Flame cutting and rigging with overhead and jib cranes
- Verify dimensions and follow safety and quality standards
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 2 years bench fitter experience
- Journeyman Pipefitter certification preferred
- Alberta B-pressure ticket an asset
- Knowledge of pipe materials and grades
- Strong problem-solving and blueprint reading skills
- Good physical condition and stamina
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Journeyman Pipefitter, Alberta B-pressure ticket |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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Startec
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Full company description
Founded in 1976, Startec’s unwavering commitment to solving client problems has driven our growth to become a leader in the engineering, design, manufacture and service of compression and processing and refrigeration systems across North America. Like an Everyday Maverick, our companies are driven to find a better way. Startec Compression & Process is dedicated to providing innovative solutions to meet your unique challenges and opportunities. We are an integrated engineering equipment fabricator specializing in the modularized design and packaging of process, refrigeration and rotating equipment solutions. Startec Service is focused on solving your field refrigeration and HVAC challenges and is one of the most trusted and respected names in industrial refrigeration, and HVAC system installation and maintenance. We service cold storage, meat packing, food processing and recreational ice facilities throughout Western Canada.
- LinkedIn followers
- 12,532
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 221
- Reported office locations
- 9423 Shepard Rd SE, Calgary, Alberta T2C, CA
- 10029 - 56th Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6B 2N2, CA
- #4, 109 Broxburn Blvd, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4P4, CA
- Business categories
- Mining
- Oil and Gas
- Energy
- Other recorded names
- Startec
- Startec Compression & Process and Startec Service
- Startec Thermal and Process
- Specialties
- Oil & Gas Industry: production
- processing and transmission
- Mining: Ground freezing
- Industrial Refrigeration: chemical processing
- food processing
- cold storage
- Recreational Refrigeration: hockey
- curling and skating
- Service
- Lubricants
- Commercial Refrigeration
- HVAC Services
- gas plant solutions
- and Fabrication
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Founded in 1976, Startec’s unwavering commitment to solving client problems has driven our growth to become a leader in the engineering, design, manufacture and service of compression and processing and refrigeration systems across North America. Like an Everyday Maverick, our companies are driven to find a better way. Startec Compression & Process is dedicated to providing innovative solutions to meet your unique…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Oil and Gas |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1976 |
| Specialties | Oil & Gas Industry: productionprocessing and transmissionMining: Ground freezingIndustrial Refrigeration: chemical processingfood processingcold storageRecreational Refrigeration: hockeycurling and skatingServiceLubricants |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 30 |
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ABOUT US:
Startec Thermal and Process is dedicated to providing innovative solutions to meet your unique challenges and opportunities. We are an integrated project and engineering equipment fabricator specializing in the modularized design and packaging of process, refrigeration, and rotating equipment solutions. Most of our solutions are related to Energy Transition and carbon reduction industries.POSITION OVERVIEW:
Startec Compression & Process is currently recruiting a Benchfitter to work at our Shepard Shop (9423 Shepard Rd SE, Calgary, AB, T2C 4R6). The Benchfitter is a crucial role responsible for fabricating piping systems in an industrial fabrication setting, specifically working on compression and processing equipment packages.Reporting to the Spooling Supervisor, this person will read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and diagrams to determine the layout and configuration of the piping systems. They will use their expertise to interpret blueprints, fabricate piping systems for the pressure welders. Safety is paramount in this role, and the successful candidate must adhere to all relevant codes and regulations while maintaining a clean and organized work area.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Journeyman Pipefitter certification or equivalent is preferred.
- Minimum 2 years experience as a bench fitter, demonstrating proficiency in fabrication techniques.
- Alberta B-pressure ticket would be considered an asset.
- Familiarity with various pipe materials/grades.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex piping issues.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
- Knowledge of safety procedures and practices related to pipefitting/bench fitting/fabrication work.
- Good physical condition and stamina to perform manual labour and work in various conditions.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI):
PIPE FABRICATION (Weighting 80%)
- Read and interpret company and customer-supplied drawings and specifications.
- Produce spools and spool sections according to Isometric Drawings.
- Alignment and tack welding of spools and spool sections
- Flame cutting with bevelled and hand torches
- Rigging of spools, Overhead crane and Jib crane operation
- Maintain shop equipment
- Display a high level of craftsmanship while providing an efficient workflow
COMPLIANCE (Weighting 20%)
- Verify pipe dimensions, alignments, and quality to meet project standards and specifications.
- Conduct inspections to ensure piping system integrity and performance.
- Maintain records for quality assurance.
- Adhere to safety protocols, including PPE use, lockout/tagout, and compliance with regulations.
- Follow relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
- Perform risk assessments and implement hazard mitigation measures.
- Stay updated with industry best practices and safety guidelines.
We offer competitive wages, training, flexible, dynamic, and exciting work environment.
We thank you for your application and interest in our organization. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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