Overview

Company Description:

First established in December 1997, Phoenix Steel Inc. is a supplier of Structural & Miscellaneous Steel items, as well as Custom Built Metal Fabrications.

Under new management as of June 2021, we continue to pride ourselves in being organized and professional, while providing you with products manufactured to the greatest of accuracy.

Our products are fabricated with the use of high quality materials, and meet all applicable Construction Codes.

Our highly skilled Team members, consisting of Estimators, Project Managers, Draftsmen, Fitters & Welders average over 25 years of related industry experience, are qualified & fully certified.

Job Description:

Position: Lead Welder Fabricator

Reports To: Operations Manager

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week)

Salary: Starting at $33.50 per hour, depending on experience

Phoenix Steel Inc. is looking for an experienced Fitter Welder, to join our growing team.

The candidate will require a minimum of 10 years of experience in the fabrication of Miscellaneous Metals, Light to Medium Duty Structural Steel, and Custom Steel Fabrication.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Use standard shop tools & equipment, such as Measuring Tape, Grinders, Squares, Calipers, Oxy-Acetylene Torches, Ironworker, Bandsaws, Drill Presses etc.
  • Operate Overhead Cranes, Forklifts
  • Read & understand shop fabrication drawings with thorough interpretation of welding symbols
  • Identification, Layout, Fitting & Welding of both Miscellaneous Metals & Structural Steel Components as per shop drawings provided, using MCAW & GMAW welding processes
  • Report on any issues relating to fabrication, materials or equipment, and assist with resolution of these issues
  • Conduct in-process quality inspections, as well as on finished assemblies and check for conformity to shop drawings supplied
  • Identify, tag and prepare finished parts and assemblies for shipping
  • Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Welding Shop, while mentoring & training junior Welder Fabricators
  • Maintain production schedules and ensure all critical deadlines are met
  • Work independently with minimum supervision, for a minimum of 40 hours per week
  • Work flexible or overtime hours as required
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area and make sure all tools, materials and equipment are shut down & put away after use
  • Work Safely and Responsibly, while following the Company’s Policies & Procedures

Requirements, Experience & Qualifications:

  • Must be a team player, and able to work well with others, with minimum supervision
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in the fabrication of steel beams, columns, welded frames, stairs, railings, ladders etc.
  • Ability to identify various steel member shapes and sizes
  • Ability to employ various Fitting and Welding techniques to improve efficiency
  • Ability to work using both Metric and Imperial Units
  • Ability to use simple mathematical calculations for the Layout purposes
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Possession of own Layout Tools and Welding Gear
  • Possession of current CWB welding tickets (Flat & Horizontal at a minimum)
  • Possession of own transportation for travelling to and from work, with a valid G-Class License and clean driving record
  • Ability to work overtime and occasionally Saturdays, if required

Benefits:

· Extended Health Care

· Dental Care

· Vision Care

· Disability & Life Insurance

· Paid Vacation

Phoenix Steel Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all suitably qualified Applicants.

Please submit your resume by email with Lead Welder Fabricator in the Subject Line.

Alternatively, you may fax it to (905) 454-5700.

Only short-listed Applicants will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest, and the opportunity for us to review your Resume.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $33.50 per hour

Additional pay:

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Education:

  • AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

  • Fitting & Welding: 10 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • CWB Welding Ticket (preferred)
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