Overview

The Position: The scope of the position involves precision workmanship, as it pertains to custom metal and stainless-steel fabrication.

The Fitter/Shop Technician will report directly to the Fabrication Department Supervisor, and execute projects as directed. This is a demanding role which may entail working indoors as well as outdoors in all types of inclement weather conditions, performing various tasks, and co-managing various projects that involve light/ moderate/heavy industrial work. In this role, you will be expected to support one or more of the following as required:

  • 60% shop / 40% installation.
  • Knowledge of working with Stainless Steel custom fabrication.
  • Experience with light gauge materials (20G – 14G)
  • Experienced in polishing and finishing SS is an asset.
  • Welding Techniques: TGAW, MGAW, SMAW
  • Weight Handling: Up to 23 kg (70 lbs).
  • Interpret the design intent; operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment; operate hoisting and lifting equipment; maintain and perform minor repairs both in shop/on-site.
  • Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes.
  • The ability to see past the drawings to the finished product thus minimizing mistakes and rework.
  • An imagination that takes your thinking “outside of the box”. Familiarity with all shop equipment including specifically brake/shear/drill press/ iron worker.
  • Competent in use of personal hand tools and measuring devices.

Required Competencies:

  • Canadian Citizen and/or possess applicable Work Visa & S.I.N. card
  • Physically fit and able to handle heavy industrial work
  • Proven HANDS ON experience in the layout, fitting, and welding of structural steel, tube, plate, and sheet metal is a mandatory requirement;
  • Specifically experienced at MIG and TIG welding applications, and able to ‘Stick Weld’, utilize shop tools, working knowledge of automated shop technologies (i.e., working procedures, automated fabrication, etc.)
  • knowledge of all welding methods, procedures, and quality control measures
  • Experience with Hydraulic and mechanical Iron Worker machinery.
  • Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
  • Must have own tools/equipment (i.e., Steel-toed safety boots, Welding helmet, etc.)
  • Working knowledge of all tools and equipment, (i.e.: overhead cranes, saw, iron workers, shears, breaks, welding equipment)
  • Excellent communication and listening skills (able to execute direct instructions)
  • Excellent organizational and coordination skills, and attention to detail
  • An extremely reliable team player.
  • Able to take initiative and follow tasks through to completion with minimal supervision
  • Must have a valid driver’s license & clean G driver’s abstract, and daily access to your own personal vehicle.

We Offer:

  • Salary Range $23 – $35 per hour
  • No lay offs & lots of hours
  • Coverage under our insurance and our WSIB
  • Paid via direct deposit on a bi-weekly basis.
  • Non-unionized environment – opportunity for cross-training and advancement.
  • Use of company provided power tools

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $23.00-$35.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

Schedule:

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Oakville, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Welding: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

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