B Pressure Welder (Sub Arc Exp)

B Pressure Welder (Sub Arc Exp)


Company
National Construction Council
Location
Edmonton, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
7 days ago
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
About National Construction Council.

A national, all-employee, multi trade union with an affiliated membership of 75,000 skilled tradespeople across Canada.

What we Value.

Partnership and collaboration. The National Construction Council works with contractors and owners to solve challenges together as business partners.

Why Join NCC?
• Nationwide job opportunities with coast-to-coast mobility
• Competitive health, welfare, and pension benefits
• Real-time job matching based on your skills and location
• Ongoing training, certification, and career development
• Supportive job sites with NCC representatives and stewards

Whether you're looking for your next opportunity or a long-term career path, NCC provides the tools, support, and network to help you succeed.

Job Title: B Pressure Welder W/Sub Arc Experience - EDMONTON

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Rotation: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8+ hours daily

Key Responsibilities:
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Lay out, fit, and assemble structural steel components for commercial, institutional, and industrial projects
• Cut, drill, punch, bend, roll, or press steel using metalworking machines and cutting torches
• Assemble metal sections and plates into units and sub-units
• Fasten components using mechanical methods or tack welding in preparation for final welds
• Operate overhead cranes to move materials safely and efficiently
• Perform welding using MCAW, FCAW, and SMAW processes
• Follow all company safety policies and maintain a safe work environmen

Requirements:
• B Pressure Ticket
• Sub Arc Experience , required
• Interpret welding process specifications
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment
• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals, and processes
• Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications
• Preference to those who have structural steel experience

What We Offer:
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits and pension package
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Supportive and inclusive work environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $47.38 per year

Benefits:
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Experience:
• Sub Arc: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:
• Joruneyman Welder (preferred)
• B Pressure (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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