Welder / Fabricator – 2 Positions Available
Company: LifeLong Fabrication
Location: Grande Prairie, AB
Job Type: Full-time
Positions Hiring:
- Shop Welder/Fabricator
- Mobile Welder/Fabricator
About Us
LifeLong Fabrication is a locally owned and rapidly growing company in Grande Prairie. We primarily perform service work on drilling rigs, including custom fabrication, field repairs, structural work, and equipment modifications. We pride ourselves on reliability, strong workmanship, and safe, efficient service in demanding field environments.
Position 1: Shop Welder/Fabricator Responsibilities:
- TIG welding aluminum (required)
- MIG and stick welding
- Fabrication, layout, cutting, and assembly
- Reading and interpreting drawings
- Working closely with the mobile welder to build parts from field-generated sketches
- Producing accurate, high-quality components for drilling rig repairs and upgrades
- Keeping the shop clean, organized, and safe
Requirements:
- Strong TIG aluminum welding experience
- MIG and stick welding experience
- Ability to read and build from drawings
- Fabrication skills (cutting, grinding, forming, fitting)
- High attention to detail
- Reliable, safety-focused, and able to work independently
Schedule:
Monday to Friday – 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Position 2: Mobile Welder/FabricatorResponsibilities:
- On-site drilling rig service work, repairs, and fabrication
- Stick welding (required)
- Creating accurate drawings/sketches based on customer requests or on-site needs
- Communicating build requirements clearly to the shop welder
- Taking precise measurements and translating them into workable shop drawings
- Operating a service truck and mobile equipment
- Providing strong customer service and working independently on remote sites
Requirements:
- Proficient in stick welding
- Ability to create clear, accurate hand-drawn sketches
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Valid driver’s license
- Field-repair or rig-service experience is an asset
Schedule:
On-call 24/7 (rig service work as needed)
What We Offer
- Competitive wages
- Full-time hours
- Steady work with a variety of challenging, interesting projects
- Supportive team environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00-$45.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 80 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Alberta: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you located in Alberta Canada? If the answer in no, please don’t waste your time and mine. If you want a job here move first. You won’t have any issues finding employment.
Experience:
- Aluminum Tig welding: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
Location:
Work Location: In person
