Urgently Hiring Fitters with 4+ Years Experience in Custom Fabrication
About Oskam Welding & Machine Ltd.
OSKAM Welding & Machine Ltd. has earned a reputation as an industry leader in structural steel and custom metal fabrication. We have over 60 years of experience in several industries and thousands of superior custom-built metal projects. We attribute our success to our incredible team and dedication to outstanding service. We strive to be the best in our industry and are committed to complete customer satisfaction.
A Great Place to Work
Come work for Oskam and enjoy all the benefits we have to offer, including competitive wages, excellent benefits, team collaboration, great work-life balance, and a friendly working environment.
Why Choose Us
- Straight day shift.
- Competitive salary.
- Excellent benefits.
- Team collaboration.
- Great work-life balance.
- Non-union environment in a mid-size company – you are not a number here!
- Great location, close to the 401.
- Opportunities to learn and advance.
- A friendly work environment where people support each other.
Benefits
- Group RRSP program with contributions matching up to 4% of regular annual earnings.
- Dental coverage, including preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services.
- Vision Care.
- Extended Health Care, including prescriptions, paramedical expenses, and emergency travel assistance.
- Additional Health Spending Account.
- Company-supplied safety boot program.
- Teledoc.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- Short and long-term disability insurance.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
Fitter Welder Job Description
*Experience: REQUIRED 4+ years of Fitting experience in custom fabrication in carbon steel/mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. *
*Current welding tickets are an asset.*
The Fitter role is responsible for fitting carbon steel/mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum; cutting and forming metals to spec; reading shop-issued drawings to perform fabrication requirements; operating machinery, overhead cranes, hand tools, lift equipment (forklifts, telehandlers, scissor lifts, etc.); and other duties. Must have experience in structural steel, misc. metals, and custom fabrication.
Manufacturing duties
- Extremely knowledgeable in custom steel fabrication in carbon steel/mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum (fitting, cutting, forming, MIG and TIG welding, etc.).
- Perform fitting of custom steel fabrication projects - laying out, cutting and forming metals to specification.
- Read shop-issued drawings to perform fitting requirements.
- Operate machinery, overhead cranes, hand tools, and lift equipment (forklifts, telehandlers, scissor lifts, etc.).
- Review finished assemblies and parts to ensure quality and accuracy against drawings and bill of materials.
- Meet deadlines to ensure company production goals are met.
- Keep your work area clean and organized, and put away materials and equipment after use.
- Report fabrication issues and assist in resolutions as required.
- Report equipment and/or material issues.
Required Skills
- Fitting knowledge.
- Capable of working on your own and with a team.
- Strong communication skills.
- Demonstrated mechanical ability.
- Shop safety knowledge.
- Capable and knowledgeable in operating machinery, overhead cranes, hand tools, and lift equipment (forklifts, telehandlers, scissor lifts, etc.).
- Knowledge of both metric and imperial unit systems.
- Blueprint reading and comprehension for fitting.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals as required on the blueprints and drawing notes.
Safety
- Perform daily equipment checks and review any issues with your supervisor.
- Work safely and responsibly, adhering to company safety procedures and rules.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Report all safety risks, issues, and incidents to your supervisor.
- Daily equipment inspections.
Education
Completion of a metal fabrication fitting program is a strong asset.
Language Ability
Communicates effectively in English (verbal and written).
Environment
Shop and in the field.
Type of Employment
Full-time, permanent, Monday to Friday, day shift.
Hours
44 hours per week. Occasional overtime.
We would like to thank all who apply; only those chosen to mpove forward in our recruiting process will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 44 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Guelph, ON N1G 4N5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you located in Guelph or the surrounding area within 25 km?
Experience:
- Welding: 4 years (required)
- Fitting: 2 years (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- CWB certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
