Location: Upstream Data Inc.
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (40 hrs/week)
Department: Welding
Classification: Full time, Hourly Contract (Contract Term through December 31, 2026; Potential to transition to Permanent Full-Time based on operational requirements)

About Upstream Data Inc

At Upstream Data, we don’t just build equipment - we innovate. We specialize in high-performance fabrication, field, mechanical, and machining solutions tailored for the oil and gas sector. Our Lloydminster shop is a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing hub where quality craftsmanship, structural integrity, and team momentum come together every single day.

The Opportunity

Looking for a high-impact, full-time contract to anchor your schedule through the end of 2026 with the potential to turn into a long-term career? We are seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Welder to join our production floor for a term contract running through December 31, 2026. Depending on operational demands and shop volume, this contract has the potential to transition into a permanent full-time position. You’ll weld, shape, and assemble heavy-duty gensets, mobile datacenters, and custom oilfield equipment alongside a top-tier trade team. If you take pride in laid-down beads, razor-sharp fabrication, and hitting deadlines with precision, step into our bay

What You’ll Be Doing

- Precision Welding & Fabrication: Read and interpret blueprints, structural prints,



and welding process specs to fuse structural steel and alloy components across all positions.
- Metal Shaping & Fitting: Precision-cut, shear, and shape components using industrial brakes, shears, torches, and grinders; assemble welded frames, skids, and enclosures with dead-on alignment.
- Custom Equipment Build: Play a hands-on role constructing and repairing custom industrial gensets and mobile datacenters, assisting cross-functional teams with structural builds when needed.
- Quality Assurance: Conduct visual inspections on all welds to identify and correct defects before parts advance to assembly.
- Safety & Collaboration: Maintain a clean, organized bay in strict compliance with Alberta OHS standards, collaborating daily with mechanics, electricians, and engineers to smash production milestones.

What You Bring to the Table

- Hands-on Experience: Proven track record in structural steel fabrication or oilfield equipment building.
- Blueprint Fluency: Ability to read welding symbols, structural drawings, and engineering layouts effortlessly.
- Tool & Equipment Literacy: Skilled with standard metalworking hand/power tools, torches, brakes, and shears.
- Quality & Safety Focus: Uncompromising commitment to clean weld quality, tight structural tolerances, and shop safety protocols.
- Work Authorization: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application (no visa sponsorship available).

📌 Welder (Lloydminster)
🏢 Upstream Data
📍 Lloydminster