Welder (2nd year Minimum)

Welder (2nd year Minimum)

Edmonton, Canada

Company
Drill Rite Services
Location
Edmonton, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$23–$28 an hour
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
Job Summary

Drill Rite Services Ltd. is currently looking for an Welder to join our growing team. As a leader in the screw pile industry, we are committed to providing high quality, innovative, engineered foundation products, distributed and installed by our installers for permanent helical pier. Aside from our highly trained team of professionals and our commitment to customer service, we also manufacture our own screw piles in our Canadian Welding Bureau Certified shop which ensures a top quality product custom made for each job; work along side our customers to ensure our screw piles meet the demands of even the toughest soil conditions; ensure every project is completed on time, on budget and meets the highest of workmanship standards; and custom manufacture pile caps and brackets to meet the specific needs of each job.

As Welder, you will:

· have at least 1 year of welding experience

· be prepared to follow all required health and safety procedures;

· have experience handling materials;

· be able to cut pipe to proper measurements;

· be able to load and unload heavy materials to and from various vehicles and machine;

· have skid steer training;

· be able to work in a shop/yard environment;

· have excellent communication and problem solving skills;

· be willing and able to work night shift when required;

· demonstrate the ability to think critically, act logically to evaluate situations; solve problems, and make decisions;

· have experience working in the industrial industry and or construction industry;

· Collaborates with coworkers (labourers and operators) to perform safe and efficient set-up (including adjustments) of workstations, tools, equipment, and raw materials for an effective team environment;

· Understands various weld form symbols on weld drawings and understand size of fillet required;

· Takes accountability for workmanship, welds to Drill Rite quality standards and addresses deficiencies immediately.

PROFICIENCIES

· Teamwork and Collaboration

· Analytical Thinking

· Safety Oriented

· Flexibility

· Initiative

· Decision Making

· Commitment to Learning

· Organizational Awareness

Work Remotely
• No

Qualifications
• Proficiency in welding
• Ability to read blueprints and perform quality inspections
• Strong mathematical skills for precise measurements
• Knowledge of industrial construction and materials handling
• Certification in forklift operation
• Excellent communication skills for team collaboration
• Capable of loading and unloading materials efficiently

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $23.00-$28.00 per hour

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

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

Language:
• English (required)

Licence/Certification:
• Class 5 Drivers Licence (required)

Willingness to travel:
• 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person
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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 Government of Canada's Job Bank, welders (NOC 72106) earn low wages of $20.00 per hour, median of $28.85 per hour, and high wages of $38.46 per hour based on 2023 data updated for 2026. Full-time welders working 40 hours per week average $60,008 annually. Wages vary by province, with Alberta at median $32.00 per hour.
Q What work permit options are available for international welders in Canada in 2026?
Welders (NOC 72106, TEER 3) qualify for the Federal Skilled Trades Program under Express Entry with at least 2 years full-time experience and CLB 5 in English/French. Temporary Foreign Worker Program requires a positive LMIA costing employers $1,000 per position, valid up to 3 years. Processing time for work permits is 10-22 weeks.
Q What education and experience qualify me for welder jobs in Canada?
Entry requires high school completion plus a 4-year apprenticeship with 6,720 hours of on-the-job training and 720 hours classroom instruction. Journeyperson certification via Red Seal exam allows work in all 13 provinces/territories. College welding programs (8-12 months) provide pre-apprenticeship credit.
Q What documents are required to apply for welder jobs in Canada?
Canadian applicants need a resume, Red Seal or provincial trade certificate, high school diploma, and SIN number. International applicants must submit passport, work permit or visa, language test results (CLB 5+), and proof of 2 years experience. Applications via Job Bank require PDF uploads under 2MB.
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