Structural Welder- Weekend Shift

Are you already working during the week and looking for extra hours, or do you want a dedicated 3-day weekend schedule with premium pay?

A premier structural steel fabrication shop in Sherwood Park is seeking highly reliable Welders or Registered Apprentices for an exclusive weekend shift. This role is built for dependable tradespeople who want consistent shop fabrication hours—moonlighters who take pride in steady, committed weekend output are encouraged to apply.

Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta

Position Type: Weekend Permanent / Moonlighting (Up to 4 Openings Available)

Shift: Friday to Sunday 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (3 x 12-Hour Shifts)

Attendance Policy: Mandatory attendance — full commitment required; no unscheduled days off.

Compensation:

Journeyperson: $40.00 – $43.00 / hour

Registered Apprentices:
• 1st Year: 50% to 60% of the journeyperson wage.
• 2nd Year: Approximately 60% to 70%.
• 3rd Year: Approximately 70% to 80%.
• 4th Year: Approximately 80% to 90%

Shift Commitment & Attendance Requirement
This small, specialized 4-person crew is critical to keeping shop production running on weekends. Punctuality and 100% committed attendance are mandatory. Because staffing is strictly budgeted to 4 welders, unexcused absences or taking regular time off cannot be accommodated on this shift. We need professionals who show up reliably every single weekend.

Advantages
Day-1 Healthcare: Complete medical, vision, and dental plan active on day one.

Weekly Payday: Direct deposit arrives in your account every Friday morning.

Work-Life Balance: 40 hours done in 3 days—enjoy 4 days off every week.

Immediate Start: Quick hiring process to get you on the shop floor fast.

Career Advancement: Outstanding record of converting contract workers to permanent staff.

Responsibilities
Fit, tack, and weld structural steel components, beams, columns, frames, and plates from detailed shop drawings.

Operate MCAW (Metal Core) and FCAW (Flux-Cored) welding processes to structural quality standards.

Complete pre-weld joint prep, grinding, beveling, and weld clean-up to ensure seamless hand-off for inspection and coating.

Rig and move steel members safely using overhead cranes and material-handling devices.

Maintain a clean, organized workstation and adhere strictly to shop safety guidelines.

Qualifications
Certifications: Current, valid CWB tickets (CSA W47.1 standard) required.

Experience: Minimum of 500 documented hours of structural steel shop welding/fabrication experience.

Trade Status: Journeyperson Welder certification or registered Alberta Welding Apprentice (1st, 2nd, or 3rd period).

Focus Area: Hands-on structural fabrication background (pressure piping and oilfield service backgrounds are secondary; structural steel experience is required).

Reliability: Proven track record of dependable attendance and stamina for 12-hour shifts.

Summary
If you have the discipline, the CWB credentials, and the dedication to lock down a high-paying weekend schedule, submit your application today.

Fast-Track Email: Send your resume directly to [email protected] titled "Structural Welder - Weekend Shift".

Or hit apply directly on this page!

Note: We thank all applicants. Candidates with required CWB tickets will be contacted quickly for an interview.

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