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Welder

COX CONTRACTORS LTD

High Prairie, AB, T0G 1E0

Pay
$40 an hour
30 hours per week
Job type
Full time
Morning, Day, Night, Weekend, On call
Posted
October 13, 2026
Apply by
October 26, 2026
12 days left
Experience
2 years or more
Openings
1 position
Education
Trade certificate or diploma

About the job

COX CONTRACTORS LTD is situated in High Prairie, AB and is hiring a Welder to join the team. The successful candidate must be available to start work as soon as possible. This role offers Permanent employment or Full time employment. Flexible availability required for: Morning, Day, Night, Weekend, On call.

Employer Name: COX CONTRACTORS LTD
Position: Welder
No. of vacancies: 1 vacancy
Salary: $40.00 hourly / 30 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment - Full time
Shift: Morning, Day, Night, Weekend, On call
NOC code: 72106
Location: High Prairie, AB, T0G 1E0

Job Description

  • The candidate must interpret welding process specifications.
  • The candidate must operate manual or semi-automatic and fully automated welding equipment.
  • The candidate must read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings, specifications, manuals, and processes.
  • The candidate must examine welds to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
  • The candidate must operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment.
  • The candidate must be knowledgeable in Computer-Aided Design (CAD).
  • The candidate must operate brakes, shears, and other metal shaping, straightening, and bending machines.
  • The candidate must fit, braze, and torch-straighten metal.
  • The candidate must operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air, AOC).
  • The candidate must determine weldability of materials.
  • The candidate must operate hoisting and lifting equipment.
  • The candidate must operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products.
  • The candidate must operate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or fill holes, indentations, and seams of metal.
  • The candidate must start up, shut down, adjust, and monitor robotic welding production lines.
  • The candidate must maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing, and soldering equipment.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate must be fluent in English.
  • The candidate must hold a certificate or diploma in a related trade.
  • The candidate must have 2 to less than 3 years of experience in a related field.
  • The candidate should be client-focused.
  • The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
  • The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
  • The candidate must be flexible.
  • The candidate must be well-organized.
  • The candidate must be a good team player.
  • The candidate must be punctual.
  • The candidate must be hardworking.
  • The candidate must be resourceful.

Work Site Environment

  • The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
  • The candidate must be able to work at heights.
  • The candidate will be required to work in confined spaces.
  • The candidate must be able to work in dusty conditions.
  • The candidate must work in hot conditions.
  • The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
  • The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
  • The candidate must work in dirty environments.

Work Setting

  • The candidate must work in civil construction to build and maintain infrastructure such as roads and bridges.
  • The candidate should work in the industrial area with facilities such as factories, plants, processing operations, and similar operations.
  • The candidate must work in manufacturing industry to operate machinery, assemble products, and ensure quality and safety standards are met.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

  • The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
  • The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • The candidate must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
  • The candidate should have an eye for detail.
  • The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
  • The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.

Security and Safety

  • The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.
  • The candidate must be able to pass a drug test.
  • The candidate must be able to complete a medical exam.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

In person

5307 53rd AVE
HIGH PRAIRIE, AB
T0G 1E0
Between 03:00 p.m. and 05:00 p.m.

What you must include in your application:
  • Cover letter

Skills

  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate
  • Pressure Welding Certification
  • Forklift Operator Certification
  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Punctuality

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