welder

Montreal, Canada
welder
Company
MESURES CALIB-TECH INC
Location
Montreal, Quebec
Job type
Full-time
Posted
10 days ago
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via Job Bank
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Job description
Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate. or equivalent experience. Tasks: Interpret welding process specifications. Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes. Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications. Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines. Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal. Operate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal. Start up, shut down, adjust and monitor robotic welding production line. Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.

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Quick answers about Welder Jobs in Canada

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What is the hourly wage range for welder jobs in Canada in 2026?
Welders (NOC 72106) earn $25.00 per hour at the low end, $36.50 median, and $50.00 high nationally in 2026, equating to $52,000 to $104,000 annually for 2,080 hours. Entry-level positions in manufacturing start at $25.00 per hour after apprenticeship completion.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) - Job Bank
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Do international applicants need a work permit for welder jobs in Canada, and what is the cost?
International welders require a Temporary Foreign Worker Program work permit, often needing a positive LMIA unless exempt under International Mobility Program. The application fee is CAD $155 per person, with processing times of 10-14 weeks online in 2026. Welders qualify under NOC 72106 TEER 2 for Express Entry if eligible.
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
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What education and experience do I need to qualify as a welder in Canada?
A high school diploma is required, followed by a 7,200-hour apprenticeship program typically lasting 4 years including 8 weeks pre-employment training. At least 1,500 hours of on-the-job experience is needed for Red Seal exam eligibility. Journeyperson certification requires passing the interprovincial exam.
Source: Red Seal Program
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What documents are required to apply for welder jobs through government channels in Canada?
Submit a resume, proof of Red Seal certification, CWB welding tickets, WHMIS 2015 certificate, and 3 references with work history. For federal jobs, apply via GC Jobs with SIN and valid ID. Apprentices need training agreement from provincial authority.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) - Job Bank