Custom Fabrication Welder Position

Custom Fabrication Welder Position

Ottawa, Canada

Company
Labor Tek
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via Jobrapido.com

Job Description
Join a skilled team as a Custom Fabrication Welder, specializing in producing high-quality parts from precise blueprints. Utilize your welding expertise across various types, including aerospace and structural welding.

As a welder, you will focus on fabricating custom prototypes according to customer specifications using welding machines. You will be responsible for operating and overseeing robotic welding lines while ensuring equipment maintenance. A strong understanding of blueprints and welding processes is essential for success.

Key Responsibilities:
• Fabricate custom prototypes from engineering drawings
• Operate welding machines like gas and arc types
• Start up and monitor robotic welding production lines
• Maintain and repair welding equipment when necessary
• Adjust welding heads to match work specifications

Requirements:
• Completion of a three-year apprenticeship program
• Over three years of relevant work experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Knowledge of various welding processes and techniques
• Trade certification in Alberta preferred

Leverage your welding skills in a position focused on custom fabrication and high-quality craftsmanship.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Welder Jobs in Canada

Q What is the hourly wage range for welder jobs in Canada in 2026?
According to the Government of Canada's Job Bank, welders (NOC 72106) earn $23.00 per hour at entry-level, $35.00 median, and up to $47.00 per hour for experienced workers nationally in 2026. Annual median salary is $72,800 based on 40 hours per week. Alberta and Saskatchewan offer highest medians at $39.50 per hour.
Q What work permit options exist for foreign welders applying to jobs in Canada in 2026?
Foreign welders qualify for Express Entry Federal Skilled Trades under NOC 72106 (TEER 2), needing 24 months full-time experience in last 5 years and CLB 5 in English/French. Employers can apply for LMIA-exempt Global Talent Stream work permits processing in 2 weeks for skilled trades. Provincial Nominee Programs in BC and Alberta target welders with job offers.
Q What education and experience are required for welder positions in Canada?
Secondary school diploma is required, followed by a 3-year apprenticeship with 5,400 hours of on-the-job training and 360 hours classroom instruction. At least 1 year experience or trade qualification is needed for journeyperson status. Pre-employment welding tests are common in manufacturing.
Q What documents are needed to apply for welder apprenticeships in Canada?
Submit high school diploma, valid driver's license, WHMIS safety certificate, resume, and proof of CWB welding tickets if held. For sponsored applications, include passport, police certificate, and medical exam results. Apprentices register with provincial bodies like SkilledTradesBC within 30 days of starting.
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