Apprentice Structural Welder
- Airdrie, AB
- On-site
- Posted Aug 21, 2026
- 1 position
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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The apprentice will read blueprints and perform structural welding using FCAW and SMAW processes to fabricate skids, supports, and platforms. They are also responsible for operating shop equipment and following instructions from mentors to complete project goals.
Job details
Propak Systems Ltd. is an established leader in engineering, fabrication, and construction of gas compression and processing facilities for the energy industry. We are currently seeking Apprentice Structural Welders to join our Fabrication Shops in Airdrie, AB. We offer day, evening and weekend shifts with excellent premiums for evening and weekend day shifts. Propak also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a company matched group RRSP. If you are a looking to grow with a company who values work-life balance this may be the position for you. Key Responsibilities: * Read and interpret drawings, blueprints and specifications to determine layout requirements. * Read all types of welding symbols * Welding of all types of structural materials using FCAW and SMAW processes * Have valid CWB certification In FCAW to a least G3 Vertical position prior to start date * Fabricating skids supports platforms ladder stairs handrails etc. * Cutting gouging grinding of all types of structural materials * Setup operating and cleanup of equipment Saw Ironworker Welding Machine FCAW feeder etc. * Listen and be receptive to instructions and work to achieve set goals, action plans and timelines for project completion. * Apply knowledge and skills learned from coaches and mentors to ensure completion of the apprenticeship program. Qualifications: * Be eligible for registration as a registered apprentice; or * Be a registered apprentice. * Motivated and willing to learn. * As a condition of employment, employees are required upon hire to sign a Drug-Free Workplace Agreement, a Conflict of Interest Agreement and Confidentiality and Invention Agreement. Propak Systems Ltd. thanks all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No Phone Calls Please
What you’ll do
The apprentice will read blueprints and perform structural welding using FCAW and SMAW processes to fabricate skids, supports, and platforms. They are also responsible for operating shop equipment and following instructions from mentors to complete project goals.
Requirements
Candidates must be registered apprentices or eligible for registration and possess valid CWB certification in FCAW to at least G3 vertical position. Applicants must also be willing to learn and sign mandatory workplace agreements.
Benefits
- Company matched group RRSP
- Competitive compensation package
- Shift premiums
Listed skills
- Problem solving · Preferred
- materials · Preferred
- Energy · Preferred
- Occupational safety · Preferred
- cleanup · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Structural welding
- FCAW
- SMAW
- Blueprint reading
- Welding symbols
- Fabrication
- CWB certification
- Equipment operation
- Gouging
- Grinding
- Safety compliance
- Willingness To Learn
- Goal Setting
- Welding Symbols
- Welding
- Confidentiality
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding
- Sawing
- Structural Materials
- Welding Power Supply
- Drawing Interpretation
Job areas
- Trades
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Energy
- Engineering
- Structural Welder
- Welder / Solderer
- Welders and Flame Cutters
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
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