Field Welder

Job Title: Field Welder
Job Description

This role focuses on installing welded, fitted, and custom-fabricated projects and miscellaneous metal components on client sites. You will work primarily with lighter gauge metals such as aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel, and will regularly install unique, one-off pieces in the field. The position combines hands-on welding and fabrication with occasional leadership responsibilities, including guiding small teams and supporting site safety and orientation activities.

Responsibilities
• Install welded, fitted, and custom metal projects and miscellaneous objects on client sites in a safe and professional manner.
• Perform MIG, TIG, and flux core welding on light gauge metals, including carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel, on a daily basis.
• Fabricate and fit custom and one-off metal components according to drawings, specifications, and client requirements.
• Grind and finish welds and fabricated parts to meet quality, safety, and aesthetic standards.
• Install unique and custom pieces in the field, ensuring accurate fit, alignment, and secure attachment.
• Operate and control overhead cranes, sit-down forklifts, zoom booms, and scissor lifts to move and position materials and equipment as required.
• Lead or support small teams of installers on site, providing direction and coordinating tasks to complete projects efficiently.
• Conduct or assist with site orientations and health and safety monitoring, helping to ensure compliance with safety procedures and standards.
• Use Aerial Work Platforms and other lifting equipment safely, following all relevant guidelines and training.
• Collaborate closely with team members in both the shop and the field to plan work, solve problems, and deliver high-quality results.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
• Participate in continuous learning and skills development to support growth into more complex projects and responsibilities.
Essential Skills
• Proven experience welding light gauge metals, including carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.
• Strong MIG, TIG, and flux core welding skills for fabrication and installation work.
• Hands-on experience fabricating and fitting custom or one-off metal items for client projects.
• Experience installing unique and custom metal pieces in the field on client sites.
• Proficiency with grinding and finishing welded and fabricated components.
• Experience operating overhead cranes and sit-down forklifts in a shop or field environment.
• Experience operating zoom booms and scissor lifts to position materials and access work areas.
• AWP (Aerial Work Platform) certification or equivalent training for operating lifts and elevated work equipment.
• CWB FLUXCORE or CWB GMAW certification or experience working to CWB standards.
• Experience managing or leading small teams of installers on site.
• Experience performing site orientations and conducting health and safety inspections or monitoring.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to unique and varied project requirements.
• Willingness to learn continuously and grow within a long-term opportunity.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Prior experience as an installer working on custom metal projects in the field.
• Background as a supervisor or team lead in a welding or fabrication environment.
• Comfort working in both shop and field settings as part of smaller teams.
• Demonstrated interest in continual learning, upskilling, and taking on new challenges.
• Ability to interpret drawings, measurements, and specifications for custom fabrication and installation.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with team members and support safe, efficient work on site.
Why Work Here?

You will join a small, close-knit team that values collaboration, learning, and mutual support. The work offers significant variety and exposure to unique, custom projects, providing ongoing opportunities to expand your skills and experience. Regular company events, such as BBQs, help foster a friendly and inclusive culture. As you transition to a permanent role, you gain access to comprehensive company benefits with full coverage, supporting your long-term stability and well-being.

Work Environment

You will work in smaller teams both in the field and in the shop, alongside a workforce of approximately 16 people, which creates a supportive and collaborative environment with plenty of opportunities to learn from others. The role involves frequent use of welding equipment, grinders, overhead cranes, sit-down forklifts, zoom booms, scissor lifts, and aerial work platforms. You can expect a mix of shop-based fabrication and field-based installation work, often involving unique and varied projects that require problem-solving and adaptability. The environment emphasizes safety, hands-on work, and continual skill development, with room to grow into greater responsibilities over time.

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.

À 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.

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Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):

Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.