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High-Paying Custom Fabrication Welder Calgary, AB

Are you an experienced trade professional seeking long-term stability and top-tier compensation with a trusted industry leader in Calgary?

Our client, a premier family-owned custom metal contractor, is actively hiring skilled welders for their North Calgary production facility. Known for delivering exceptional structural and architectural fabrication across diverse commercial projects, they offer a supportive, team-first environment where quality craftsmanship and workplace safety come first.

What can you expect?
Competitive Compensation: Top-market hourly pay reflecting your specialized trade experience
Year-Round Stability: Permanent, full-time hours with dependable year-round project pipelines
Comprehensive Benefits: Full health, dental, and medical coverage effective after six months upon full time hire
Prime location: Modern, fully equipped facility in North Calgary with free employee parking and easy access to transit routes
Career Growth: Long-term advancement potential within a respected, safety-oriented fabrication team

Key Qualifications:

Strong hands-on experience in custom metal fabrication and welding within a commercial shop setting
Proven ability to read schematics, work with tight tolerances, and maintain exceptional safety standards
Dedication to quality, craftsmanship, and team collaboration

If you are ready to take the next step with a stable, growing business that genuinely values its tradespeople, apply today with your updated resume!

Advantages
Key Benefits & Employee Compensation:

Top-Tier Pay: $40.00 – $42.00/hr starting wage paid weekly, plus consistent overtime opportunities
Job Security & Work-Life Balance: Permanent, full-time employment (40 hours/week) providing year-round schedule stability
Flexible Day Shifts: Choose your preferred daytime hours—either 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM or 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Comprehensive Benefits: Extended health, vision, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage starting after 6 months of employment, upon being hired Full time

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities & Technical Duties:

Custom Welding Execution: Perform clean, high-precision MIG and TIG welds on custom structural assemblies and specialized metal components.
Blueprint Interpretation: Read and apply technical engineering drawings, blueprints, and design specifications to ensure precise layout and fit-up tolerances.
Fixture Setup & Assembly: Position, fit, and secure parts using custom jigs and fixtures for efficient, repeatable assembly runs that meet strict quality metrics.
Production Schedule Adherence: Follow standard operating procedures and site safety rules to keep daily project deliveries on track.
Quality & Weld Inspection: Conduct thorough visual inspections on all complete joint welds to verify structural integrity and dimensional accuracy.
Station Maintenance: Keep assigned welding gear, hand tools, and shop work bays clean, orderly, and safely maintained.

Qualifications
Candidate Qualifications & Requirements:

Practical Experience: At least 2 years of active shop-based MIG and TIG welding experience completed within the last 3 years.
Blueprint Reading: Demonstrated capability to independently read, interpret, and build directly from technical schematics and engineering blueprints.
Trade Credential: Active CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau) certification or equivalent professional trade credential required.
Safety & Compliance: Thorough working knowledge of industrial hazard controls, workplace safety protocols, and proper PPE selection/usage.
Professional Attributes: Punctual, highly dependable, and detail-driven with strong collaborative skills in a team-based shop setting.

Summary
Ready to Apply?

If you are an experienced, detail-oriented welder seeking a stable, top-paying position with a premier custom metal contractor in Calgary, submit your resume through any of the following methods:

Direct Application: Submit your resume directly to this job posting.
Email Direct: Send your resume to View email address on randstad.com with your position of interest in the subject line.
Online Portal: Create your candidate profile and apply online at Randstad.ca.

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