B Pressure Welder

B Pressure Welder

Edmonton, Canada

Company
ALCO Inc.
Location
Edmonton, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
23 days ago
Via
via Eluta.ca

Job Description
B Pressure Welder

ALCO GAS & oil production equipment ltd – Edmonton, AB

Job description

ALCO Gas & Oil designs, fabricates, and assembles oil and gas processing equipment for the domestic and global market. Alco is seeking B-Pressure Welders to work within our production facility.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Reporting to the department foreman, the successful candidate’s duties include, but are not limited to:
• The ability to use tools and equipment safely, while abiding by the health and safety rules
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area, and helping others maintain their work area
• Basic fabrication experience and skill set with pressure vessel manufacturing
• Welding of pressure vessels
• Fitment of pressure vessels to meet drawing and code requirements
• Working at heights is required, training will be provided

Preferred Skills:

In this role, the successful candidates will have:
• 3+ years of experience in welding and fabrication of pressure vessels
• Pre-test required to be passed
• Ability to weld with the following practices: SMAW and GMAW
• Ability to perform well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication, attitude, collaborative skills and ability to follow directions
• Ability to lift up to 60lbs, work at heights, be agile and able to go on/off equipment, up/down ladders

Working Conditions:
• You will work in a large manufacturing facility with other trades present
• Longer than 8.0 hour work days may be required with short notice, must be available to work weekends when needed
• Outside/inside work
• Physically demanding position

Culture
• Promote a culture that supports our health and safety program, ethical business practices, individual integrity, social responsibility and operational performance.
• Promote and support a culture of effective communication between all departments to support achieving our operational and strategic goals.
• Promote and support a culture of teamwork and cooperation throughout all departments within Alco Gas & Oil.

ALCO would like to thank all applicants for their interest. However only those candidates identified for further consideration will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Schedule:
• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:
• Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:

ALCO Gas & Oil follows all provincial health orders and guidelines.

Ability to commute/relocate:
• Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
• Pressure Vessels: 3 years (preferred)
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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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