Precise Drilling Components Ltd. (PDC) is a high-precision manufacturing facility based in Calgary. PDC employs state-of-art CNC machining centers and Robotic welding equipment in addition to conventional tooling to manufacture customized in-house solutions covering a wide variety of downhole tool applications, supporting mainstream oil & natural gas and horizontal & directional drilling (HDD) operations.

To keep up with high work volumes, PDC is looking for dedicated and exceptional Journeyperson Welders. Responsibilities include but are not limited to blueprint reading, production welding, service & repair welding and prototype building.

The Welders will report to the Welding Lead to ensure continuous improvements in work cells, hitting quotas and welding according to pre-set parameters using metal core arc welding (‘’MCAW’’), shielded metal arc welding (‘’SMAW’’) and gas tungsten arc welding (‘’GTAW’’) processes.

Requirements:

- Red Seal Journeyperson Welder Certification.
- 5 years of fabrication & welding experience.
- Previous CWB certification is an asset.

Responsibilities:

- Operate welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes including GTAW, SMAW, MCAW, oxy-acetylene welding (OAW) and air carbon arc gouging (ACAG).
- Conduct repairs, modifications and retrofits.
- Monitor parts usage and report on any material issues.
- Provide data to assist in monitoring and tracking project status.
- Conduct project review and planning. Review blueprints and specifications.
- Ensure accuracy and completion of assigned tasks and projects.
- Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology,



compliance and repair techniques.
- Complete daily maintenance and cleaning of work area.
- Other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:

- MIG, TIG, stick, gouging, hardfacing and brazing experience.
- Prototype building experience.
- Ability to efficiently read blueprints.
- Ability to work independently in a busy workplace.
- Experience with routine maintenance operations.
- Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work well in a team setting and deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.

Shifts: Both day (6am - 4:30pm) and afternoon (4pm - 2:30 am) shifts available

Overtime eligible

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For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.pdcbits.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Precise Drilling Components is committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42.00-$45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Experience:
- metal core arc welding: 5 years (preferred)
- prototype building: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
- Journeyperson Welder Certificate (required)
- CWB certifications (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Welder/Fabricator (Calgary)
🏢 Precise Drilling Components
📍 Calgary