Structural Welder- Weekend Shift

Looking to maximize your weekly income with an extra weekend gig, or searching for a focused 3-day weekend schedule offering top-tier compensation?

An industry-leading structural steel fabrication facility in Sherwood Park is hiring dependable Welders and Registered Apprentices to form a dedicated weekend crew. This opportunity is tailored for reliable tradespeople seeking steady in-shop fabrication hours—experienced moonlighters who take pride in consistent weekend productivity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta

Position Type: Weekend Permanent / Moonlighting (Up to 4 Openings Available)

Shift: Friday to Sunday 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (3 x 12-Hour Shifts)

Attendance Policy: Mandatory attendance — total commitment required; no unscheduled days off.

Compensation:

Journeyperson: $40.00 – $43.00 / hour

Registered Apprentices:

1st Year: 50% to 60% of the journeyperson rate.

2nd Year: Approximately 60% to 70% of the journeyperson rate.

3rd Year: Approximately 70% to 80% of the journeyperson rate.

4th Year: Approximately 80% to 90% of the journeyperson rate.

Shift Commitment & Attendance Requirement

This elite, close-knit 4-person crew is essential to keeping weekend shop production moving on schedule. Punctuality and rock-solid attendance are strictly mandatory. Because the weekend roster is capped at just 4 welders, last-minute call-ins or unapproved absences will not be tolerated. We are looking for dedicated professionals who arrive on time and ready to weld every single weekend.

Advantages
Day-1 Healthcare: Full medical, vision, and dental coverage kicks in immediately on your first day.

Weekly Payday: Dependable direct deposits land in your account every single Friday morning.

Work-Life Balance: Knock out your full workweek in 3 days and enjoy 4 consecutive days off.

Immediate Start: Fast-tracked hiring and onboarding process to get you onto the shop floor quickly.

Career Advancement: Proven track record of transitioning top-performing contract welders into permanent roles.

Responsibilities
Accurately fit, tack, and weld heavy structural steel components, including beams, columns, frames, and plates, strictly following shop blueprints.

Run MCAW (Metal Core) and FCAW (Flux-Cored) welding processes to meet rigorous structural quality standards.

Perform thorough joint preparation, beveling, grinding, and post-weld clean-up so finished pieces pass quality assurance smoothly.

Safely rig, lift, and position heavy steel assemblies using overhead bridge cranes and specialized material-handling equipment.

Keep your work bay clean, hazard-free, and well-organized while following all company safety rules at all times.

Qualifications
Certifications: Current, valid CWB tickets (CSA W47.1 standard) are mandatory for consideration.

Experience: At least 500 documented hours of hands-on structural steel shop fabrication experience.

Trade Status: Certified Journeyperson Welder ticket or active registered Alberta Welding Apprentice (1st, 2nd, or 3rd period).

Focus Area: Solid structural fabrication background (pressure pipe or oilfield maintenance experience is secondary; structural steel shop work is essential).

Reliability: Verifiable track record of punctual attendance and the physical endurance required for 12-hour shifts.

Summary
If you possess the physical endurance, valid CWB certifications, and work ethic to lock down a lucrative weekend schedule, submit your application today.

Fast-Track Email: Send your updated resume directly to [email protected] with the subject line "Structural Welder - Weekend Shift".

Online Application: Alternatively, click the apply button directly on this job posting!

We thank all applicants for their interest. Qualified welders holding active CWB tickets will be contacted promptly to book an interview.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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