Welder And Fabricator

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Job Summary

Labria Steel Fabrications and Designs Inc. is seeking a motivated and skilled Welder/Fabricator to join its manufacturing team. The successful candidate will fabricate, assemble, and repair metal structures and components using various welding techniques, tools, and machinery. This position requires precision, attention to detail, strong mechanical skills, and a commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.

The work must be completed on site at the employer’s physical location or at various work locations. There is no option to work remotely. Work may be performed in industrial, manufacturing, and residential settings. The work environment may be outdoors, dusty, hot, noisy, odorous, and dirty.

Health and financial benefits include:

• Health care plan
• Life insurance

Duties

• Interpret welding process specifications.
• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings, specifications, manuals, and processes.
• Operate manual, semi-automatic, and fully automated welding equipment.
• Perform oxy-acetylene welding (OAW).
• Perform shielded metal arc welding (SMAW).
• Perform gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW/TIG).
• Perform gas metal arc welding (GMAW).
• Perform flux core arc welding (FCAW).
• Perform fusion, stud, tubular, spool, friction, and multipass welding.
• Operate arc welding, gas welding, and spot welding machines.
• Examine welds and ensure that they meet applicable standards and specifications.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment.
• Operate brakes, shears, and other metal-shaping, straightening, and bending machines.
• Fit, braze, and torch-straighten metal.
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment.
• Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products.
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing, and soldering equipment.
• Work with steel, iron, and other heavy metals.
• Perform custom fabrication.
• Repair machinery and equipment.
• Perform structural construction work.
• Work with cast iron and other metals.
• Perform ornamental metalwork.
• Fabricate and repair fencing, balconies, stairs, and railings.
• Apply specialized environmental skills and knowledge.
• Train or assist in the training of other workers.

Requirements

• English-language proficiency.
• Registered Apprenticeship certificate or equivalent experience.
• Three years to less than five years of relevant experience.
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.
• Forklift Operator Certification.
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to handle weights of up to 9 kg (20 lbs).
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Organized, punctual, hardworking, and resourceful.
• Successful completion of a criminal record check.

The successful candidate must supply the following tools and safety equipment:

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses or goggles
• Safety harness
• Gloves
• Mask
• Face shield
• Welding helmet

Travel expenses will be paid by the employer.

Who Can Apply for This Job?

You may apply if you are:

• A Canadian citizen;
• A permanent resident of Canada; or
• A temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit.

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Applications from recruitment or employment agencies will not be considered.

Pay: $37.00-$38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Life insurance

Work Location: In person