Journeyman Fabrication Welder
Red Deer, Alberta | Full-Time (Permanent)
Skilled Trades / Welding and Fabrication | Journeyman | Monday to Friday
Position Type
Full-Time (Permanent)
Location
Red Deer, Alberta
Schedule
Monday to Friday, with overtime available based on shop demand
Compensation
$35.00 to $40.00 per hour, based on experience
Experience
3+ years of fabrication welding in a shop environment
Certification
Journeyman Welder certificate required. Red Seal and CWB tickets preferred.
Residency
Must currently live in Red Deer or the immediate area
About GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd.
GrizzlyTrek invests in our people, relationships, and partners, ensuring motivated and ready-to-work individuals meet job opportunities that foster lasting success. We work across Canada in mining, construction, oil and gas, turnarounds, and shutdowns. Dedicated to sustainable employment, we emphasize career opportunities and empowerment for Indigenous communities across Canada. Join us and contribute to building a more inclusive future.
The Role
GrizzlyTrek is seeking one Journeyman Fabrication Welder to join our valued client's team in Red Deer, Alberta. This is a full-time permanent position in a shop environment, working Monday to Friday with overtime available. Pay is $35.00 to $40.00 per hour depending on experience and tickets.
You will be building and repairing structural and plate assemblies from drawings, working alongside a small crew of fitters and welders. This is steady indoor shop work with no travel and no rotation, so you are home every night. Candidates must currently live in Red Deer or the immediate area.
What You'll Do
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Lay out, fit, and weld structural steel and plate assemblies from shop drawings and blueprints
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Weld using FCAW, GMAW (MIG), and SMAW (stick) processes on carbon steel
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Read and interpret weld symbols, tolerances, and fabrication specifications
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Operate shop equipment including grinders, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting, and overhead cranes
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Inspect your own work for fit, weld quality, and dimensional accuracy before it moves down the line
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Complete pre-shift equipment checks, hazard assessments, and safety documentation
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Keep the work area, tooling, and bays clean, organized, and production ready
What You Bring
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Journeyman Welder certificate (Red Seal preferred)
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3+ years of fabrication welding experience in a shop environment
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Ability to read and work from shop drawings and blueprints without supervision
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Proficiency with FCAW, GMAW, and SMAW processes on carbon steel
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Current residence in Red Deer or the immediate area, with reliable transportation to the shop
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Able to pass a pre-employment alcohol and drug test and meet site safety requirements
Preferred Qualifications
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CWB certification
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B-Pressure ticket
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TIG (GTAW) experience on stainless steel or aluminum
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Overhead crane and rigging tickets
Work Environment
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Indoor fabrication shop, no camp work and no travel rotation
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Home every night, Monday to Friday schedule
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Standing, lifting, and working in various positions throughout the shift
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PPE required at all times, including welding gear, safety boots, and eye protection
What We Offer
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$35.00 to $40.00 per hour, stated up front, based on experience and tickets
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Steady year-round shop work with no travel and no rotation
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Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
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Opportunities for overtime based on operational requirements
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Life insurance: $100,000 employee / $10,000 spouse / $5,000 per child
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AD&D insurance with critical illness and cancer coverage
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Extended health care: drugs, hospital, hearing, orthotics, nursing
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Paramedical services: chiro, physio, massage, mental health (annual coverage)
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Vision care: glasses, contacts, laser surgery, and exams
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Dental care: 80% basic ($2,500), 50% major ($2,500), $2,500 ortho for children
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Travel insurance: up to $5,000,000 per incident (trips up to 90 days)
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Ongoing training and career development support
Apply now at www.grizzlytrekgroup.com
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