Welder apprentice Jobs in Airdrie, AB

B Pressure Welder $48 - $50 per hour - Rocky View County, AB

Are you a Journeyman Pressure Welder with proven expertise in custom process equipment, piping, and pressure vessels?
Do you have a strong command of ASME codes and high-quality spooling fabrication?
Are you looking for a high-paying, immediate short-term contract in the Calgary / Rocky View County area?
Are you a safety-focused welder who takes pride in passing stringent weld tests and delivering top-tier work?

If so, we’d love to hear from you! Our client, a premier custom equipment manufacturer, is seeking skilled Pressure Welders for an immediate 2-3 month project at their facility in Rocky View County, AB (with potential for contract-to-hire). This role is ideal for precision-driven fabricators ready to step in, execute high-standard spooling work, and hit production milestones.

As a Pressure Welder, you will fabricate and weld custom process piping and pressure vessels to strict ASME code requirements in a fast-paced shop setting.

Job Type: Short-Term Contract (2-3 Month Project with potential to extend/convert)
Location: Rocky View County, AB
Schedule: Day Shift: Monday to Friday 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (5x8s) - Evening Shift: Monday to Thursday 2:30 PM – 12:30 AM (4x10s)
Environment: Industrial Shop / Manufacturing
Wage: $48.00 to $50.00 per hour

Advantages
What's in it for you?

Top-tier hourly wage ($48.00 - $50.00/hr)
Great schedule options: Choose between standard 5x8 Days or enjoy 3-day weekends with 4x10 Evenings
Convenient Rocky View County location just outside Calgary
Opportunity for quick onboarding with a prompt interview and start process
Potential opportunity for contract-to-hire extension for strong performers

Responsibilities
What will you be doing?
ASME Code Welding: Fabricate and perform high-quality pressure welding on process piping, pressure vessels, and custom equipment.
Spooling: Execute precise pipe spooling fabrication adhering strictly to project drawings and specs.
Quality Assurance: Ensure all welds meet strict non-destructive testing (NDT) standards and engineering specifications.
Blueprint Reading: Interpret complex isometric drawings, weld symbols, and structural blueprints.
Safety Leadership: Maintain a clean, organized work station while strictly following shop safety protocols.

Qualifications
What are we looking for in a candidate?
Certification: Journeyman Welder Certification with valid Pressure Welder credentials (B-Pressure / ASME qualifications).
Experience: Proven experience fabricating custom process equipment, piping spools, and pressure vessels.
Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in pressure welding processes (GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, or FCAW as required by ASME procedures).
Requirements: Ability to pass pre-employment shop weld tests and background checks.

Summary
If you are an experienced Pressure Welder ready to lock in a lucrative contract with a top industrial manufacturer in Rocky View County, please apply today!

How to apply?

Apply directly to this posting.
Email your resume to stephanie.kihn@randstad.ca – please include "B Pressure Welder - Rocky View County" in the subject line.
Create a profile and apply through our website Randstad.ca

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