Bench Fitter

Job summary

The bench fitter will perform fabrication tasks, interpret blueprints, and troubleshoot complex piping issues within the oil and gas industry. They are responsible for producing high-quality welds while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Job details

Why Join Alstar? Since 1969, Alstar Group has been a Western Canadian leader in oil & gas prefabrication, construction, and maintenance. We build long-term careers, not just short-term gigs. If you take pride in laying down clean, high-quality pressure welds in a safety-first, team-driven shop, we want to hear from you. What We Offer Top-Tier Perks: Competitive pay, comprehensive health, Dental, HSA Account, and Mental Health coverage. Financial Future: Group RRSP matching up to 2%, plus Group Life, AD&D, and Critical Illness insurance. $500 Referral Bonus: Earn extra cash by bringing skilled peers onto our team! Growth & Stability: Long-term employment, paid safety orientations, structured career advancement, and regular recognition for your hard work. Great Culture: A supportive, safety-focused shop environment where your skills are respected. Available Shifts Weekday Days: Monday – Thursday | 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM Weekday Nights: Monday – Thursday | 4:30 PM – 3:00 AM Weekend Days: Friday – Sunday | 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Enjoy 4 days off every week!) What You Bring to the Team Valid Certifications: Journeyman Pipefitter or Journeyman Welder certification (Alberta B-Pressure ticket is a strong asset), CSO & WHMIS 2015. Trade Expertise: Minimum 2 years of experience as a bench fitter with strong proficiency in fabrication techniques and diverse pipe materials/grades. Technical Skills: Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications, along with strong troubleshooting skills for piping assemblies. Precision & Safety: Excellent knowledge of shop safety practices, good physical stamina for manual fabrication work, and a strong commitment to teamwork and clear communication. Ready to step into a role where your work truly makes an impact? Apply today! #SJ

What you’ll do

The bench fitter will perform fabrication tasks, interpret blueprints, and troubleshoot complex piping issues within the oil and gas industry. They are responsible for producing high-quality welds while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Journeyman Pipefitter or Welder certification and possess at least 2 years of experience in bench fitting. Proficiency in reading technical drawings and knowledge of safety procedures are essential requirements for the role.

Benefits

• Extended health care plan • Medical services • Dental services • Vision services • Mental health services • Group RRSP • Group Life insurance • AD&D insurance • Critical Illness insurance • Paid safety orientations

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• safety procedures · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Pipefitting
• Welding
• Fabrication
• Blueprint reading
• Technical drawing interpretation
• Troubleshooting
• Problem-solving
• Safety procedures
• Manual labour
• Pressure pipe welding
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Pipe Welding
• Physical Stamina
• Journeyman Plumber
• Effective Communication
• Safety Procedures
• Blueprinting
• Construction
• Community Mental Health Services
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Pipe (Fluid Conveyance)
• Oil and Gas
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Technical Drawing
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Energy
• Fitter
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• Metal Polishers, Wheel Grinders and Tool Sharpeners
• Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic