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Fitter-Welder, Structural Metal And Platework
Employer
K-Arc Ventures LtdDate Posted
October 27, 2026Languages
English-
Location Red Deer, AB
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Earnings $37.50 to $38.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
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Work Hours 30 to 35 hours per week
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Position Permanent Full Time
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Vacancies 1  Vacancy
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Closing Date Nov 17, 2026
Employer
K-Arc Ventures Ltd
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Tasks
- Determine materials required
- Interpret engineering drawings and others' instructions to plan methods and sequences of operation
- Plan the sequence of tasks to cut metal most efficiently
- Study engineering drawings and blueprints
- Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine material requirements
- Assemble and fit plates and sections to form structures
- Weld or bolt sections together
- Set up and operate heavy-duty metal-working machines
- Construct patterns and templates
- Install fabricated components in final product
- Rig, hoist and move materials to storage areas or within worksite
Welding techniques
- MIG
- TIG
- Plasma ARC
- ARC spot
- Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
- Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
Equipment and machinery experience
- Cutting torches
- Drills
- Grinder
Area of specialization
- Structural metal or steel
- Platework
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Hand-eye co-ordination
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety glasses/goggles
- Welding helmet
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Important notice: This job posting has been provided by an external employer.The Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada are not responsible for the accuracy, authenticity or reliability of the content.
Interest Codes
- OBJECTIVE
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Interest in setting up and operating heavy-duty metalworking machines such as brake presses, shears, cutting torches, grinders and drills, including computer numerical control (CNC) equipment, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill and otherwise form heavy metal components
- METHODICAL
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Interest in forming heavy metal components using heavy-duty metalworking machines, in assembling components to form subunits and complete units, and in installing fabricated components in final products
- INNOVATIVE
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Interest in compiling information to determine materials required, and to construct patterns and templates as guides for layouts
Abilities
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