Welder, Journeyperson

Fort McMurray, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

$73 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Perform welding repairs, custom fabrication, and assembly on heavy industrial mining equipment. Conduct failure analysis and develop repair processes while maintaining a safe work environment.

Job details

Join a team that’s powering some of the biggest equipment in mining. SMS Equipment is growing, and we’re looking for a Journeyperson Welder to bring their expertise to our Fort McMurray, AB branch. In this role, you’ll take on challenging welding repairs, custom fabrication, and assembly work on world-class Komatsu and other heavy industrial equipment—all while working a steady 14x14 rotation. Reporting to the Welding Shop Supervisor, your main duties will be the maintenance and repair of mining equipment and will include air arc gauging, grinding, flux core, and stick welding. This position will be based in the shop, with field work as required. This role requires a valid CWB Welder Certification and the ability to safely perform work in both confined spaces and working-at-heights environments. Candidates must be comfortable working in physically demanding conditions and meet all site-specific safety and certification requirements. Base Wage: $73.45 per hour. Additional premiums may apply. Location: Fort McMurray, AB Schedule: 14x14 (Days and Nights) What You'll Do * Perform welding repairs, fabrication, and assembly on Komatsu and other heavy industrial equipment. * Follow safety protocols and contribute to continuous improvement in safe work practices. * Follow directions from layouts, blueprints, and work orders. * Customize mobile equipment and/or parts per customer requirements. * Conduct failure analysis and develop repair processes with the Service Manager. * Provide welding support in the shop and occasionally in the field. * Work safely in challenging environments with minimal supervision. What You Bring * Journeyperson Welder certification. * Strong work ethic, safety-first mindset, and organizational skills. * Ability to read blueprints/layouts and follow detailed work orders. * Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse teams. * Valid Class 5 Driver’s License. * Knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance and repair (Komatsu experience an asset). * Interprovincial Red Seal (asset). Please note: This position works on various customer sites, including: CNRL, Syncrude, Heavy Metal, KMC, NACG, Suncor and Kearl. This position is classified as an Individual Contributor role in SMS Equipment’s competency framework, requiring demonstration of core competencies (customer focus, collaboration, and technical/functional expertise). At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our core values and we care for each other, without exception. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices when completing all tasks. Pre-Employment This position is safety sensitive. Candidates may be required to complete: * Ticket verification * Pre-employment medical questionnaire * Drug and alcohol test * 5-year commercial driver's abstract This posting is for an existing vacancy within SMS Equipment. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is hired. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted. At SMS Equipment, the right partnership makes everything possible. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Join us and bring your expertise to an organization that values safety, authenticity, innovation, performance, and respect. SMS Equipment offers rewarding careers in the heavy equipment industry across Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment gives you the opportunity to represent world-class quality in our product offerings and customer service. A few of the many benefits of working with SMS Equipment include competitive wages, comprehensive group benefits plan, and RRSP matching.

What you’ll do

Perform welding repairs, custom fabrication, and assembly on heavy industrial mining equipment. Conduct failure analysis and develop repair processes while maintaining a safe work environment.

Requirements

Requires a Journeyperson Welder certification and a valid CWB Welder Certification. Must be able to perform physically demanding work in shop and field environments, including confined spaces and heights.