Welder Helper

Welder Helper


Company
Advantec Global Systems
Location
Calgary, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$18–$24 an hour
Posted
1 day ago
Via
via Glassdoor

Job Description
Through a winning combination of persistence, innovation, and quality, Advanced Flow Systems has established itself as an industry leader in welding pipe and pressure vessels, including helical coils for boilers and heaters. Our combination of experience and equipment offers you, the customer, a wide range of solutions and capacities in welding, bending and painting. Whatever your need, whether large projects or small components, we manufacture products to your specifications. At Advanced Flow Systems, the job is not complete until we achieve your requirements.

Advanced Flow Systems is looking for a Welder Helper to join our team in Calgary, AB.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:
• Growth Opportunities: We’re expanding—and you can grow with us.
• Competitive Compensation: Starting wage range of $18–$24 CAD per hour, based on experience and skillset. Regular reviews thereafter ensure your growth is recognized.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
• Fully paid for by the company
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care
• Life Insurance, Critical Illness, EAP, and Long-Term Disability
• RRSP Matching Program
• Inclusive Culture: Your voice matters here. We value collaboration, innovation, and respect.
• Global Impact: Be part of a team whose work reaches across oceans and borders.
• Visit us at http://www.advantecindustrial.com to learn more.

The Role:

The Welder Helper position will help Pipe Welders and Pipe Fitters with day-to-day tasks. Job duties will include but not be limited to, grinding, material handling, house keeping, material cutting.

Key Responsibilities:
• Pick and layout parts for welders and fitters
• Ensure materials are prepped for fitters and welders
• Set up Pipe Spools for Welders in positioners or stands
• Perform tasks involving physical labour and assist skilled labourers (e.g. welders and fitters)
• Ensure all health and safety policies are followed
• Maintains clean work areas, which includes (but is not limited to); Sweeping up debris, picking up garbage, moving materials, rolling up cords, hoses, etc
• Responsible for performing a wide variety of tasks

What You Bring:
• High school education or GED equivalent
• C Level Welding Ticket
• Experience working with power tools or other industrial tools
• Able to follow directions and work well with others
• Able to safely lift up to 50 pounds
• Excellent communication skills being able to effectively communicate and problem solve with supervisors and team members

Thank you for your interest in Advanced Flow Systems. We thank all applicants for their interest, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

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As per the Government of Canada, the minimum wage for general workers including packing roles in Ontario is CAD 18.25 per hour as of January 1 2026. Overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate applies after 44 hours per week. Employers must issue pay statements detailing hours and deductions.
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