Welder (Shop & Field)

Job summary

The welder will fabricate and weld structural steel and custom assemblies in a shop environment while reading drawings and measurements. They are responsible for maintaining production targets, ensuring quality control, and keeping the work area safe and organized.

Job details

JPR Industries is looking for a Welder to join our shop and field team. This role is for someone who takes pride in clean fit-up, strong welds, and building work that lasts. You’ll be working on structural steel, custom fabrication, and agricultural/material-handling components that support feed mills and large ag operations across Southern Alberta. Fabricate and weld structural steel and custom assemblies in a shop environment Read and work from drawings, cut lists, and measurements Fit, tack, weld, and finish parts to spec (MIG/FCAW/SMAW depending on the job) Operate common shop equipment (saws, grinders, drills, ironworker, etc.) Work with the team to meet production targets without sacrificing quality Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe Follow internal QC practices and contribute to continuous improvement Welding experience (CWB certified preferred) Strong fit-up and attention to detail Pride in workmanship and reliability CWB tickets (or the ability to obtain) Experience with structural steel manufacturing and agricultural equipment Forklift/telehandler experience and valid tickets Experience working within COR/WCB-driven safety environments Steady shop-based work with a team that values craftsmanship Clear expectations and straightforward communication A family-style culture where people look out for each other Opportunities to grow as the company expands manufacturing and new construction capabilities Shaughnessy, Alberta (Shop-based role) JPR Industries Inc. 224 Donaldson Ave, Shaughnessy, AB, T0K 2A0, Canada Mon–Fri 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM Sat By Appointment Sun Closed sales@jprindustries.com +1 403 694 0242

What you’ll do

The welder will fabricate and weld structural steel and custom assemblies in a shop environment while reading drawings and measurements. They are responsible for maintaining production targets, ensuring quality control, and keeping the work area safe and organized.

Requirements

Candidates must have welding experience, preferably with CWB certification, and proficiency in structural steel manufacturing. Strong fit-up skills, attention to detail, and valid forklift/telehandler tickets are required.

Benefits

• Steady shop-based work • Family-style culture • Opportunities for growth

Listed skills

• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Welding
• Structural steel
• Custom fabrication
• MIG
• FCAW
• SMAW
• Fit-up
• Blueprint reading
• Shop equipment operation
• Forklift operation
• Telehandler operation
• Quality control
• Safety compliance

Job areas

• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Agriculture