Based out of the Electrical Division Edmonton (EDE) location, the Apprentice Welder will report to the Manufacturing Supervisor of the Fabrication department.

The Apprentice

Welder will use a variety of welding processes and tools to produce precision parts and to construct Powell Canada products. Fit-up Weldment per required mechanical engineered drawing and Product Specifications. Work with small hand tools, clamps and grinders to fit-up and weld structural steel or sheet metal products.

Produce a variety of products, to meet the dimensional specifications of the mechanical engineered drawing. From the drawing, determine where each weld is to be performed and to meet the size and length requirements of each weld specified within the given tolerance allowed. Measuring and marking sheet metal according to drawings or templates.

Meet any cosmetic or appearance specifications. This may require grinding welds and sheet metal buffing. Operate metalworking machines to cut punch, drill, and shape or straighten sheet metal. Performing light maintenance on your welding and cutting equipment’s as well as small power tools, and fume extractors.

Maintain the cleanliness of your work area and meet all requirements of the Powell Quality System for this position. Perform light maintenance on welding equipment such as replacing contact tips and nozzles, replacing liners and entire weld gun assemblies, replacing drive rolls on wire feeders and safely exchanging shielding gas bottles. Operate plasma cutters and cut materials using power tools or by hand.

Participate in Powell's ongoing Safety Training. Ensures quality by following standard work instructions and identifying any potential risks to product quality. Based out of the Electrical Division Edmonton (EDE) location, the Apprentice Welder will report to the Manufacturing Supervisor of the Fabrication department.

The Apprentice





Welder will use a variety of welding processes and tools to produce precision parts and to construct Powell Canada products. Fit-up Weldment per required mechanical engineered drawing and Product Specifications. Work with small hand tools, clamps and grinders to fit-up and weld structural steel or sheet metal products.

Produce a variety of products, to meet the dimensional specifications of the mechanical engineered drawing. From the drawing, determine where each weld is to be performed and to meet the size and length requirements of each weld specified within the given tolerance allowed. Measuring and marking sheet metal according to drawings or templates.

Meet any cosmetic or appearance specifications. This may require grinding welds and sheet metal buffing. Operate metalworking machines to cut punch, drill, and shape or straighten sheet metal. Performing light maintenance on your welding and cutting equipment’s as well as small power tools, and fume extractors.

Maintain the cleanliness of your work area and meet all requirements of the Powell Quality System for this position. Perform light maintenance on welding equipment such as replacing contact tips and nozzles, replacing liners and entire weld gun assemblies, replacing drive rolls on wire feeders and safely exchanging shielding gas bottles. Operate plasma cutters and cut materials using power tools or by hand.

Participate in Powell's ongoing Safety Training. Ensures quality by following standard work instructions and identifying any potential risks to product quality. Ability to read or learn to understand various welding symbols.





Ability to learn and adhere to all manufacturing policies and practices to ensure adherence to ISO requirements. Must have basic command of the English language both written and verbal. Minimum education level of a High School diploma is required.

Completion of 3rd year in a Welding program.

Registered

Apprentice with AIT (or other provincial programs). CWB Certification is considered an asset, preferably FCAW S-classification all position. Structural steel fabrication experience is considered an asset.

Familiarity with MES (Manufacturing and Execution System). Safety certifications are an asset for the position. Due to the safety sensitive nature of this position successful candidates will undergo pre-employment substance abuse and medical testing upon hire.

This is a permanent position. Immigration sponsorship is not typically available and will be considered only where supported by business needs and applicable legal requirements. Safety sensitive position in a temperature controlled manufacturing or industrial environment with occasional outside activities.

Must be able to work from all types of ladders (step ladders, "A" frame ladders, and all-size extension ladders). frequently throughout the shift throughout the shift and occasionally 100lbs. Typing, punching or applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.

Powell

Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. Powell strives to create one unified company through training, communication and leadership.

We offer diversified services based on our customer’s needs, keeping us on the cutting edge of new products and services within our industry. Successful candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full time basis for any employer, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Apprentice Welder - Night Shift (Edmonton)
🏢 Powell
📍 Edmonton