Custom Fabrication Welder Position
Company
Labor Tek
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via Jobrapido.com
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Job Description
Join a skilled team as a Custom Fabrication Welder, specializing in producing high-quality parts from precise blueprints. Utilize your welding expertise across various types, including aerospace and structural welding.
As a welder, you will focus on fabricating custom prototypes according to customer specifications using welding machines. You will be responsible for operating and overseeing robotic welding lines while ensuring equipment maintenance. A strong understanding of blueprints and welding processes is essential for success.
Key Responsibilities:
• Fabricate custom prototypes from engineering drawings
• Operate welding machines like gas and arc types
• Start up and monitor robotic welding production lines
• Maintain and repair welding equipment when necessary
• Adjust welding heads to match work specifications
Requirements:
• Completion of a three-year apprenticeship program
• Over three years of relevant work experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Knowledge of various welding processes and techniques
• Trade certification in Alberta preferred
Leverage your welding skills in a position focused on custom fabrication and high-quality craftsmanship.
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As a welder, you will focus on fabricating custom prototypes according to customer specifications using welding machines. You will be responsible for operating and overseeing robotic welding lines while ensuring equipment maintenance. A strong understanding of blueprints and welding processes is essential for success.
Key Responsibilities:
• Fabricate custom prototypes from engineering drawings
• Operate welding machines like gas and arc types
• Start up and monitor robotic welding production lines
• Maintain and repair welding equipment when necessary
• Adjust welding heads to match work specifications
Requirements:
• Completion of a three-year apprenticeship program
• Over three years of relevant work experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Knowledge of various welding processes and techniques
• Trade certification in Alberta preferred
Leverage your welding skills in a position focused on custom fabrication and high-quality craftsmanship.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What is the minimum hourly wage for welders in Canada as of 2026?
Employment and Social Development Canada sets the federal minimum wage at $18.75 per hour effective January 1 2026, though provincial rates for welders range from $20.50 in Nova Scotia to $23.00 in British Columbia. Unionized welders under Red Seal certification earn an average of $35.75 per hour with overtime at 1.5 times the rate after 40 hours weekly.
What work permit is required for international welders applying to jobs in Canada in 2026?
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada requires a valid work permit supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment issued after March 2026, valid for up to three years for Red Seal trades. Applicants must also hold a valid passport and proof of $15,000 CAD in settlement funds for the principal applicant.
What education and experience are needed to qualify as a welder in Canada in 2026?
Employment and Social Development Canada requires completion of a 3-year apprenticeship program or equivalent 5,400 hours of on-the-job training plus technical training for Red Seal endorsement. Candidates need a high school diploma or GED and must pass the Red Seal exam with a minimum 70 percent score.
What documents are required when applying for welder positions through the Canadian government portal in 2026?
Applicants must submit a Red Seal certificate, valid trade qualification from a recognized provincial authority, and a Canadian resume formatted to the National Occupational Classification code 72106 via the Job Bank portal by December 2026. Additional documents include a valid driver's license and proof of Canadian work eligibility.
