A busy manufacturing and industrial plant in Canada is looking for an experienced metal fabricator welder with three to five years of hands on experience. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys interpreting engineering drawings, planning sequences of operation, and laying out reference points and patterns to cut metal efficiently. You will assemble and fit plates and sections, weld or bolt structures together, operate heavy duty metal working machines, and install fabricated components into final products. If you have a secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent, are skilled in MIG, flux core arc, gas metal arc, and shielded metal arc welding, and have experience with structural metal, platework, tanks, or custom fabrication, this full time day shift position offers competitive pay, health benefits, a bonus, an RRSP, and free parking. The primary keyword metal fabricator welder appears naturally here because that is exactly who we need.
About the Company
This employer is a well established manufacturing and industrial plant serving clients across Canada. They specialise in structural metal fabrication, platework, tank manufacturing, and custom fabrication projects. The company is known for its commitment to quality, safety, and employee development. They value team players who show initiative, reliability, and flexibility. Their facility is equipped with brakes, presses, cutting torches, drills, grinders, shears, saws, and welding equipment. They provide a fast paced environment where attention to detail and manual dexterity are essential. Free parking is available on site.
Key Responsibilities
- Determine materials required for each job by studying engineering drawings, blueprints, and other instructions.
- Plan methods and sequences of operation to cut metal most efficiently, laying out reference points and patterns.
- Assemble and fit plates and sections to form structures, ensuring precise alignment before welding.
- Weld or bolt sections together using MIG, flux core arc welding, gas metal arc welding, and shielded metal arc welding techniques.
- Set up and operate heavy duty metal working machines including brakes, presses, shears, and saws.
- Install fabricated components into final products, rigging, hoisting, and moving materials to storage areas or within the worksite.
- Use hand tools, cutting torches, drills, grinders, and welding equipment safely and effectively.
What You Need to Qualify
A secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience is required. Three to five years of welding experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting is necessary. You must be skilled in MIG, flux core arc welding, gas metal arc welding, and shielded metal arc welding. Experience with structural metal, platework, tanks, or custom fabrication is preferred. You need your own steel toed safety boots, welding helmet, and basic tools. Physical demands include manual dexterity, hand eye coordination, and a combination of sitting, standing, and walking. Personal suitability traits include initiative, organisation, reliability, team player, values and ethics, and flexibility. You must be authorised to work in Canada and have experience in this field. Living near the job location is preferred. Own transportation is required as public transit may not be available.
Pay Rate and Benefits
The hourly pay rate for this Metal Fabricator Welder position ranges from 28 to 34 Canadian dollars per hour based on experience and qualifications, which aligns with current market rates for skilled welders with three to five years of experience in Canada. This is a full time day shift position. Health benefits include a dental plan, disability benefits, and a health care plan. Financial benefits include a performance based bonus and a Registered Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching. Other benefits include free parking on site. You will also have opportunities for overtime and career advancement within the company. A safe and supportive work environment is provided.
How to Apply
To apply for this Metal Fabricator Welder position, submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your welding techniques and fabrication experience. Use the application link on the job portal where you found this listing. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview and a practical weld test. If this role matches where you want to take your career, do not wait. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.