Welder And Fabricator
Company
Aerotek
Location
Calgary, AB
Job Type
Contractor
Salary
$38–$45 an hour
Posted
2 days ago
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Job Description
Job Title: Welder and Fabricator
Job Description
This role focuses on welding, fitting, and full-scope fabrication for custom projects and one-off items, primarily working with lighter gauge metals such as aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel. You will handle a mix of finishing and custom work, including material preparation, grinding, and operating fabrication machinery in a smaller, team-oriented shop environment.
Responsibilities
• Perform welding, fitting, and full-scope fabrication for custom projects and miscellaneous one-off items.
• Weld light gauge metals, including carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel, with a focus on high-quality finishing work.
• Carry out daily grinding and material preparation to support fabrication activities.
• Operate fabrication machinery and equipment safely and efficiently to complete custom builds.
• Use TIG and flux core welding processes as required for different materials and project specifications.
• Interpret project requirements and contribute to practical fabrication solutions for unique and custom pieces.
• Handle and move materials using overhead cranes and sit-down forklifts in a safe and controlled manner.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all shop safety procedures and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with a small, tight-knit team to complete projects on time and to a high standard.
• Engage in continual learning and problem solving to improve fabrication techniques and support ongoing growth.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• CWB FLUXCORE or CWB GMAW certification or experience is an asset.
• Experience working in a smaller shop environment with custom and varied work.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a small, close-knit team.
• Adaptability and interest in handling a wide variety of fabrication tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality finished work.
Why Work Here?
You will join a small, close-knit team where people know and support each other, creating a collaborative and friendly atmosphere. The work offers significant variety and unique projects, providing ongoing opportunities to learn, grow, and expand your skills. The organization hosts company BBQs and team events that foster a strong sense of community. Once you transition to permanent status, you gain access to comprehensive company benefits with full coverage, supporting your well-being and long-term stability.
Work Environment
You will work in a smaller shop environment with approximately 16 team members, offering plenty of room to grow and learn directly on the floor. The setting supports hands-on custom fabrication with a focus on finishing work and light gauge metals. Daily work involves the use of welding equipment, grinding tools, fabrication machinery, overhead cranes, and sit-down forklifts. The shop culture emphasizes collaboration, continual learning, and problem solving, providing a supportive space to develop and refine your trade skills.
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.
Ă€ 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.
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.
Job Description
This role focuses on welding, fitting, and full-scope fabrication for custom projects and one-off items, primarily working with lighter gauge metals such as aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel. You will handle a mix of finishing and custom work, including material preparation, grinding, and operating fabrication machinery in a smaller, team-oriented shop environment.
Responsibilities
• Perform welding, fitting, and full-scope fabrication for custom projects and miscellaneous one-off items.
• Weld light gauge metals, including carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel, with a focus on high-quality finishing work.
• Carry out daily grinding and material preparation to support fabrication activities.
• Operate fabrication machinery and equipment safely and efficiently to complete custom builds.
• Use TIG and flux core welding processes as required for different materials and project specifications.
• Interpret project requirements and contribute to practical fabrication solutions for unique and custom pieces.
• Handle and move materials using overhead cranes and sit-down forklifts in a safe and controlled manner.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all shop safety procedures and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with a small, tight-knit team to complete projects on time and to a high standard.
• Engage in continual learning and problem solving to improve fabrication techniques and support ongoing growth.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• CWB FLUXCORE or CWB GMAW certification or experience is an asset.
• Experience working in a smaller shop environment with custom and varied work.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a small, close-knit team.
• Adaptability and interest in handling a wide variety of fabrication tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality finished work.
Why Work Here?
You will join a small, close-knit team where people know and support each other, creating a collaborative and friendly atmosphere. The work offers significant variety and unique projects, providing ongoing opportunities to learn, grow, and expand your skills. The organization hosts company BBQs and team events that foster a strong sense of community. Once you transition to permanent status, you gain access to comprehensive company benefits with full coverage, supporting your well-being and long-term stability.
Work Environment
You will work in a smaller shop environment with approximately 16 team members, offering plenty of room to grow and learn directly on the floor. The setting supports hands-on custom fabrication with a focus on finishing work and light gauge metals. Daily work involves the use of welding equipment, grinding tools, fabrication machinery, overhead cranes, and sit-down forklifts. The shop culture emphasizes collaboration, continual learning, and problem solving, providing a supportive space to develop and refine your trade skills.
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.
Ă€ 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.
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.
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