Field Welder

Job Title: Field Welder
Job Description

This role focuses on installing welded, fitted, and fabricated custom projects and miscellaneous metal components at client sites. You will work primarily with lighter gauge metals such as aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel, and will regularly install unique, one-off pieces in the field. The position combines hands-on welding and fabrication with on-site installation and occasional leadership of small teams.

Responsibilities

• Install welded, fitted, and fabricated custom metal projects and miscellaneous components at client sites.
• Perform daily welding on light gauge metals, including carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.
• Weld custom, one-off items and unique pieces tailored to client specifications.
• Carry out MIG, TIG, and flux core welding, ensuring high-quality and structurally sound welds.
• Fabricate and fit components accurately according to drawings, specifications, and measurements.
• Perform grinding and finishing work to prepare welded pieces for installation or final use.
• Install unique and custom pieces safely and efficiently in the field, adapting to site conditions and constraints.
• Operate overhead cranes, sit-down forklifts, zoom booms, and scissor lifts to move and position materials and assemblies.
• Conduct site orientations and support health and safety monitoring during field installations.
• Lead or assist in managing small teams of installers on-site to complete projects on schedule.
• Follow all safety procedures and best practices while working in the shop and in the field.
• Collaborate with team members to solve problems and adjust designs or methods as needed to meet client requirements.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience welding light gauge metals, including carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.
• Strong MIG, TIG, and flux core welding skills with the ability to produce clean, consistent welds.
• Hands-on experience installing unique and custom pieces for clients in the field.
• Experience welding, fitting, and fabricating custom or one-off items.
• Proficiency with grinding and metal finishing tools.
• CWB FLUXCORE or CWB GMAW certification.
• Experience operating overhead cranes and sit-down forklifts.
• Experience operating zoom booms and scissor lifts.
• AWP (aerial work platform) certification.
• Ability to manage small teams of installers and provide on-site guidance.
• Experience performing site orientations and health and safety inspections.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing site conditions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Desire to learn and grow in a long-term role that involves continual learning and problem solving.
• Previous experience in a supervisor, team lead, or installer capacity.
• Comfort working both in the field and in a shop environment.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with team members and clients.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship.

Why Work Here?

You will join a small, close-knit team that values collaboration, learning, and mutual support. The work offers significant variety, with unique and interesting projects that keep each day engaging and different. The organization hosts company barbecues and team activities that foster a strong sense of community. There are clear opportunities for growth and development, and once you transition to a permanent role, you can access company benefits with full coverage.

Work Environment

This is a first-shift position, working Monday to Friday from 7:00 . to 3:30 . You will work in smaller teams both in the field and in the shop, with approximately 16 people currently employed. The environment emphasizes learning and growth, providing ample opportunity to develop new skills and take on more responsibility. You will regularly use equipment such as overhead cranes, sit-down forklifts, zoom booms, and scissor lifts while working on a mix of shop-based fabrication and field installations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Calgary, AB.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $45.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Calgary,AB.

À propos d'Aerotek

Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco:
Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):
Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.