B Pressure Welder - Nights
Company
Randstad Canada
Location
Calgary, AB
Job Type
Contractor
Salary
$43–$48 an hour
Posted
1 day ago
Via
via Randstad
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Job Description
B Pressure Welder $43 - $48 per hour - Calgary, AB
Are you a Journeyman B Pressure Welder who takes pride in the geometry of a perfect fit-up and a flawless weld?
Do you excel in a fast-paced shop environment using MIG roots and Flux-core capping on pipes ranging from 2" to 60"?
Are you looking for a long-term role that offers a consistent 4-day work week, allowing your weekends to start every Friday morning?
Are you a "rock star" welder who wants to work for an industry leader with a supportive management team and high-end industrial projects?
If so, we’d love to hear from you! Our client, a major manufacturer in Calgary’s SE industrial sector, specializes in spooling, coating, and pressure piping for large-scale industrial projects. They are looking for a highly skilled B Pressure Welder to join their team. This is a Contract-to-Hire position, offering a foot in the door with a premier company that is currently expanding its facility and looking for long-term additions to its core team.
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire (Long-term career path)
Location: Calgary, AB (SE Industrial)
Schedule: Night Shift 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM Monday to Thursday (4x10)
Environment: Fabrication Shop / Industrial
Wage: $43.00 - $48.00 per hour + $3.00/hour Night Shift Premium
Advantages
What’s in it for you?
- Earn up to $48.00/hr plus a $3.00/hr premium for night shifts.
- Path to Permanency: This contract-to-hire role is designed as a trial period for a long-term, permanent career.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 4-day work week with Fridays and weekends off.
- Supplied Gear: All gloves, safety glasses, coveralls, and shop tools are provided.
- Growth Opportunity: Join a major manufacturer during a phase of significant facility expansion.
- Great Culture: Work with an easygoing, supportive management team in a clean, accessible shop.
Responsibilities
What will you be doing?
- High-Pressure Fabrication: Perform B Pressure welding on pipes ranging from 2" to 60" using MIG (GMAW) roots and Flux-core (FCAW) caps.
- Full Fit-Ups: Independently complete components fitting according to blueprints and technical specifications.
- System Utilization: Utilize rolling systems for welding and support projects from initial setup through to finishing.
- Quality Standards: Maintain the integrity of seam and circ welds to meet strict industrial and safety standards.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the shop team to ensure production targets are met, assisting in other areas of the facility during work delays if needed.
Qualifications
What are we looking for in a candidate?
- Certification: Valid Alberta B-Pressure Welding Ticket and Journeyman/Red Seal Certification is mandatory.
- Technical Mastery: Proven expertise in MIG roots and Flux-core capping; CWB tickets are a significant asset.
- Fitting Skills: 3+ years of experience performing your own fit-ups on various pipe diameters.Testing: Ability to pass a rigorous weld test ($2 \frac{1}{2}$" XS, GMAW root, Flux-core cap).
- Gear: You must own your own CSA-approved steel-toe boots, welding helmet, and respirator.
Summary
If you are a dedicated B Pressure Welder looking to secure a high-paying role with a stable industry leader in SE Calgary, AB, please apply today!
How to apply?
1. Apply directly to this posting.
2. Email your resume to [email protected] – please include "B-pressure Night Welder" in the subject line.
3. Create a profile and apply through our website Randstad.ca
Are you a skilled tradesperson looking for a change, but this isn't the right fit? Reach out anyway! As specialists in industrial recruitment, we likely have another role that matches your expertise.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [email protected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
Are you a Journeyman B Pressure Welder who takes pride in the geometry of a perfect fit-up and a flawless weld?
Do you excel in a fast-paced shop environment using MIG roots and Flux-core capping on pipes ranging from 2" to 60"?
Are you looking for a long-term role that offers a consistent 4-day work week, allowing your weekends to start every Friday morning?
Are you a "rock star" welder who wants to work for an industry leader with a supportive management team and high-end industrial projects?
If so, we’d love to hear from you! Our client, a major manufacturer in Calgary’s SE industrial sector, specializes in spooling, coating, and pressure piping for large-scale industrial projects. They are looking for a highly skilled B Pressure Welder to join their team. This is a Contract-to-Hire position, offering a foot in the door with a premier company that is currently expanding its facility and looking for long-term additions to its core team.
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire (Long-term career path)
Location: Calgary, AB (SE Industrial)
Schedule: Night Shift 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM Monday to Thursday (4x10)
Environment: Fabrication Shop / Industrial
Wage: $43.00 - $48.00 per hour + $3.00/hour Night Shift Premium
Advantages
What’s in it for you?
- Earn up to $48.00/hr plus a $3.00/hr premium for night shifts.
- Path to Permanency: This contract-to-hire role is designed as a trial period for a long-term, permanent career.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 4-day work week with Fridays and weekends off.
- Supplied Gear: All gloves, safety glasses, coveralls, and shop tools are provided.
- Growth Opportunity: Join a major manufacturer during a phase of significant facility expansion.
- Great Culture: Work with an easygoing, supportive management team in a clean, accessible shop.
Responsibilities
What will you be doing?
- High-Pressure Fabrication: Perform B Pressure welding on pipes ranging from 2" to 60" using MIG (GMAW) roots and Flux-core (FCAW) caps.
- Full Fit-Ups: Independently complete components fitting according to blueprints and technical specifications.
- System Utilization: Utilize rolling systems for welding and support projects from initial setup through to finishing.
- Quality Standards: Maintain the integrity of seam and circ welds to meet strict industrial and safety standards.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the shop team to ensure production targets are met, assisting in other areas of the facility during work delays if needed.
Qualifications
What are we looking for in a candidate?
- Certification: Valid Alberta B-Pressure Welding Ticket and Journeyman/Red Seal Certification is mandatory.
- Technical Mastery: Proven expertise in MIG roots and Flux-core capping; CWB tickets are a significant asset.
- Fitting Skills: 3+ years of experience performing your own fit-ups on various pipe diameters.Testing: Ability to pass a rigorous weld test ($2 \frac{1}{2}$" XS, GMAW root, Flux-core cap).
- Gear: You must own your own CSA-approved steel-toe boots, welding helmet, and respirator.
Summary
If you are a dedicated B Pressure Welder looking to secure a high-paying role with a stable industry leader in SE Calgary, AB, please apply today!
How to apply?
1. Apply directly to this posting.
2. Email your resume to [email protected] – please include "B-pressure Night Welder" in the subject line.
3. Create a profile and apply through our website Randstad.ca
Are you a skilled tradesperson looking for a change, but this isn't the right fit? Reach out anyway! As specialists in industrial recruitment, we likely have another role that matches your expertise.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [email protected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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