Journeyman/ Welder / Ironworker
Company
SKYBOUND STEEL
Location
Edmonton, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$30–$45 an hour
Posted
8 days ago
Via
via Indeed
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Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking experienced Ironworkers, including Journeypersons, Welders, and Apprentices, to join teams working on a variety of commercial construction projects in the Edmonton area and outside of the Edmonton are with travel and Sub . These roles involve steel erection, rigging, welding, and ensuring safety compliance while working at heights on medium to large-scale projects.
Key Responsibilities
• Erect structural steel, bolting, and impacting at heights up to 80ft.
• Study blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine the layout of work.
• Position steel units, align holes, and insert temporary bolts while checking alignments.
• Rig and set steel, work with cranes, and hoisting equipment.
• Perform welding and finishing tasks on steel components.
• Work safely at heights , following safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Qualifications
• Journeyperson/Apprentice Ironworker certification with a recognized provincial training authority (or equivalent).
- Fall Protection certifications .
• 2+ years of experience in steel erection, rigging, or welding.
• All position CWB welding certification.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Basic Ironworker/welding tools required.
Benefits
• Competitive wages ranging from $30.00–$45.00 per hour (depending on experience).
• Opportunities for career advancement and on-the-job training
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $30.00-$45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40- 50 per week
Additional pay:
• Overtime pay
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00-$45.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
We are seeking experienced Ironworkers, including Journeypersons, Welders, and Apprentices, to join teams working on a variety of commercial construction projects in the Edmonton area and outside of the Edmonton are with travel and Sub . These roles involve steel erection, rigging, welding, and ensuring safety compliance while working at heights on medium to large-scale projects.
Key Responsibilities
• Erect structural steel, bolting, and impacting at heights up to 80ft.
• Study blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine the layout of work.
• Position steel units, align holes, and insert temporary bolts while checking alignments.
• Rig and set steel, work with cranes, and hoisting equipment.
• Perform welding and finishing tasks on steel components.
• Work safely at heights , following safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Qualifications
• Journeyperson/Apprentice Ironworker certification with a recognized provincial training authority (or equivalent).
- Fall Protection certifications .
• 2+ years of experience in steel erection, rigging, or welding.
• All position CWB welding certification.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Basic Ironworker/welding tools required.
Benefits
• Competitive wages ranging from $30.00–$45.00 per hour (depending on experience).
• Opportunities for career advancement and on-the-job training
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $30.00-$45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40- 50 per week
Additional pay:
• Overtime pay
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00-$45.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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