Fabrication Technician

Edmonton, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 3, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Temporary
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Fabrication Technician will assemble heat trace products, including junction boxes and controllers, while performing electrical wiring and component mounting. They are also responsible for maintaining quality control documentation and creating fabrication drawings using AutoCAD.

Job details

Chemelex is a global leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, protecting the world’s critical processes, places and people. With over 50 years of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we develop solutions that ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in diverse environments – from industrial plants and data centers to people’s homes. We deliver future-ready technologies, advanced engineering capabilities and local expertise backed by global standards. Our offering includes a leading portfolio from our trusted brands: Raychem, Tracer, Nuheat and Pyrotenax. FABRICATION TECHNICIAN (TEMPORARY 3- 6 months) What YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION: In this position, you will get to: Assemble heat trace products in the Edmonton shop; Junction Boxes, Winterized Enclosures, Controllers as examples but not limited to products produced. Drilling, mounting and wiring of components Troubleshoot basic electrical circuits, Programing EHT controllers in accordance with customer request Update and Maintain quality control and documentation and shop production boards Material Handling responsibilities as required to ensure effective flow through shop Ensure compliance to controls, policies and procedures Assist in designing and creating certification labels for products using basic electrical knowelage Create work packages for the fabrication floor, gathering the shop details and relevant QA documents Create drawings using AutoCAD for Fabrication Product You have: Previous experience in fabrication or assembly work is beneficial but not necessary. Previous experience in with electrical components; transformers, relays, PLC an asset but not necessary. Ability to troubleshoot basic electrical circuits with minimal supervision. Ability to visualize component assemblies or do physical layouts of components to obtain a configuration that meets the customer’s requirements is an asset. A sound problem-solving approach; mechanically and electrically inclined. Good organizational skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines. Must be adept at working with simple hand tools such as a hand drill, screwdrivers, etc. Must be able to read shop basic schematics; general layout and electrical drawings Manual dexterity for assembly of components is required. Physical capability of lifting controllers of up to 25 pounds (11 kg) is desirable. Compliance with company safety rules and promoting a safe working environment. At Chemelex: We protect places of progress through electric excellence. Pioneering plants, sprawling data centers, busy transport hubs, and your own home. These are the places that bring progress to the world, and the places that we protect with time-tested technologies, advanced engineering, and a suite of services. Because here, excellence is everything. Our Dimensions of Excellence reflect the core values of Chemelex. Together, they inspire our decisions and guide our actions – defining excellence in our work for colleagues, customers and communities. Experts with empathy Explorer mindset Example for others Exceptional impact We are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates should have basic electrical knowledge and the ability to troubleshoot circuits and read schematics. Experience in fabrication or assembly is beneficial, along with the physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds.