Shop Welding Helper
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Job Summary
- Preparing materials for welding and fabrication
- Grinding deburring cleaning and finishing metal components
- Cutting measuring drilling and preparing parts
- Moving and organizing steel stainless steel aluminum and fabricated components
- Assisting welders with fitting positioning and handling materials
- Cleaning and preparing parts before and after welding
- Helping with assembly of fabricated products
- Operating basic shop equipment and hand tools
- Assisting with packaging and preparing finished products for shipment
- Maintaining a clean organized and safe work area
- Helping with material handling shop organization and general labour as required
- Following company safety procedures and quality standards
- Reliable and able to show up consistently and on time
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing and welding environment
- Mechanically inclined and comfortable using hand and power tools
- Able to read a tape measure accurately
- Able to lift and move materials safely
- Willing to learn and take direction from experienced tradespeople
- Good attention to detail
- Able to work independently once trained
- Safety-conscious and willing to follow established procedures
- Positive attitude and willing to help wherever needed
- Welding or metal fabrication
- Grinding and metal finishing
- MIG or TIG welding
- Sheet metal work
- Manufacturing or machine-shop environments
- Forklift or material-handling equipment
- Reading basic fabrication drawings
- Powder coating or surface preparation
- Full-time stable employment
- Day-shift industrial shop environment
- Opportunity to learn welding and fabrication skills
- Opportunity for advancement as the company grows
- Exposure to a wide variety of fabrication and manufacturing projects
- Benefits program
- Company-supported training and development
- Safety-focused workplace
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Position: Welder / Fitter (Full-Time) Company: SPS West (Instrumentation) Inc. Location: Calgary AB Department: Manufacturing / Fabrication Reports To: Shop Supervisor / Manufacturing Manager Position Overview SPS West is seeking a full-time Welder/Fitter to support in-house fabrication of industrial equipment and assemblies. This role is hands-on and production-focused requiring strong TIG and MIG welding skills across carbon steel stainless steel and aluminum. Journeyman certification is not required; demonstrated skill reliability and pride in workmanship are non-negotiable. Key Responsibilities Perform TIG and MIG welding on carbon steel stainless steel and aluminum components Fit tack and weld parts based on drawings sketches or verbal instructions Fabricate small to medium-sized assemblies frames enclosures and custom components Maintain weld quality to internal standards (appearance penetration consistency) Work collaboratively with shop leads engineers and other trades Assist with general fabrication tasks as required (cutting grinding drilling assembly) Maintain a clean organized and safe work area Follow shop safety procedures and quality expectations Required Skills & Experience Strong TIG and MIG welding experience (shop or industrial environment) Proven ability to weld: Carbon steel Stainless steel Aluminum Ability to read basic fabrication drawings and measurements Comfortable fitting parts before welding Solid understanding of weld preparation joint types and distortion control Reliable punctual and accountable Preferred (Nice-to-Have) Experience with light structural fabrication or enclosures Experience working with thin-gauge materials Forklift or shop equipment experience Pressure welding experience (not required) What We Offer Full-time steady work in a growing manufacturing environment Competitive hourly wage based on skill and experience Modern shop with in-house fabrication capabilities Opportunity to grow skills across multiple materials and product lines Straightforward culture: quality work reasonable expectations no nonsense Success in This Role Looks Like Consistently clean repeatable welds across all three materials Minimal rework and strong attention to detail Ability to work independently while supporting team throughput Showing up taking ownership and getting things done
