Welder Fitter

WELDER-FITTER

Our client is a custom steel fabricator and full-service supplier for the bridge construction industry as well as a variety of other structural steel markets.  We offer an extensive range of products and services, including fabrication of bridge expansion joints and railing systems, and custom steel fabrication.  We have an immediate opening for a Welder-Fitter at our Bowmanville shop.

What you will be doing:

·      Work with large parts/fabrications and custom structural steel fabrication.

·      Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams or schematics to determine appropriate welding process.

·      Fitting, fabricating and welding metal and structural components.

·      Cut, drill, bevel and grind metal parts to ensure proper fit-up for welding.

·      Lay-out, position, and align parts and assemblies prior to welding.

·      Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, bolt parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.

·      Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as wheel & die grinder.

·      Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces using measuring tools and jigs.

Qualifications you should have:

·      Minimum 3+ years experience with MIG Welding is essential.

·      Welding Certificate or Diploma program an asset.

·      CWB weld ticket preferred, or capable of obtaining ticket

·      Excellent manual dexterity.

·      Self-motivated, ability to work with little supervision or direction.

·      Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

·      Must be able to work overtime when required.

·      Must be able to weld 1/16" to 3/8" and pass an in-house weld test.

·      Positive attitude and take pride in your work.

·      Communicate effectively with others.

·      Commitment to quality and workplace safety.

·      Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job; lift up to 50 pounds with regularity; frequent bending, stooping and standing, reaching, etc.

·      Must be able to accurately read a measuring tape (imperial and metric)

What we offer:

$26.00/hour

Permanent Full-time work

Shifts (Monday to Thursday: 7:00AM to 04:30PM & Friday: 7:00AM to 03:30PM)

Group Benefits (Health, Dental, Life Insurance)

RRSP Plan with company match (up to 2% of gross earnings)

Annual boot allowance – $100/year

Personal Welding Mask required, all other tools, equipment and PPE provided.