The Position: The scope of the position involves precision workmanship, as it pertains to custom metal 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 on tools and reading drawings
- Experience with light gauge materials (20G – 14G)
- Welding Techniques: TGAW, MGAW, SMAW,FCAW
- 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.
- knowledge of all welding methods, procedures, and quality control measures
- Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
- Must have own safety equipment(i.e., Steel-toed safety boots, Welding helmet, etc.)
- communication and listening skills (able to execute direct instructions)
- organizational and coordination skills, and attention to detail
- Technically inclined.
- An reliable team player.
- Able to take initiative and follow tasks through to completion with minimal supervision
- Must have a valid driver’s license
We Offer:
- Salary Range $25- $35 per hour
- lots of hours
- Competitive Salary
- 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: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: $25.00-$35.00 per hour
Flexible language requirement:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oakville, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Welding: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
