ALCO is looking for new team members!

Are you a motivated 2nd or 3rd Year Apprentice Welder who thrives in a fast-paced, challenging work environment? Do you take pride in your work, have strong mechanical skills, and enjoy being part of a team? This opportunity may be for you!

At ALCO, you'll have the opportunity to build your skills through hands-on experience in structural welding, build-up welding, pipe welding, carbon arc gouging, and heat work while working alongside an experienced team.

What We're Looking For

- 2nd or 3rd Year Apprentice Welders
- Structural and build-up welding experience required
- Experience with carbon arc gouging and heat work
- Experience with pipe welding and fitting, including tight pipe applications, is an asset
- Valid CWB tickets considered an asset
- Strong mechanical knowledge required
- Overhead crane experience
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
- Reliable transportation
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or machine shop environment is an asset, but not required
- Experience using hand tools
- Must have CSA-approved safety footwear
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally (not continuously)
- Willingness to perform various general duties as assigned
- Safety-minded, dependable, and willing to learn

Job Responsibilities
- Perform structural, build-up, and pipe welding under the direction of senior welders and supervisors.
- Perform primary carbon arc gouging and material preparation.
- Perform heat work, including heating, bending, and straightening applications.
- Fit and weld tight pipe and components in restricted-access areas.
- Work safely in tight corridors, congested work areas,



and limited-access spaces.
- Read and interpret drawings, weld symbols, and work instructions.
- Prepare, fit, tack, and weld components to required specifications.
- Safely operate welding equipment, hand tools, overhead cranes, and other shop equipment.
- Inspect completed work and make adjustments as required.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Perform general shop duties as required.
- Follow all company and workplace safety procedures.

Work Environment This is a hands-on industrial position that can involve working in hot environments, tight corridors, congested work areas, restricted-access spaces, and around tight pipe and difficult-to-access components.

The successful candidate must be comfortable working in physically demanding conditions, including elevated temperatures and confined or restricted work areas, while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity.

Position Details

- Full-Time: 40 hours per week
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:30 PM
- Friendly, supportive, and team-oriented work environment
- Benefits package after 3 months
- Opportunity to develop and expand your welding and fabrication skills
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced tradespeople

Join the ALCO Team At ALCO, we're looking for someone who wants to join our team—not just fill a position.

If you're dependable, hardworking, safety-minded, mechanically inclined, and ready to grow your skills in a fast-paced industrial environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and become part of the ALCO team!

Job Type: Full time

Application question(s)

- What is your current trade level?

Work Location: In person

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