Welder

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).

Ready for Your Next Contract Move?

Put your trade skills to work on industry-leading power equipment and help drive our manufacturing goals through 2026! Submit your cover letter and resume directly through our careers portal or email us at [email protected] with the subject line: Contract Welder - Lloydminster - {Your Name}