Company Overview
Channel Industrial, a family run business with over 30 years of experience, is honored to have received the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury 2024 Economic Development Award for our contributions to industry innovation and community growth. We are a Canadian based leader in design and fabrication of custom metal products located in the heart of Bradford, Ontario. Our continuous growth has led to the recent upgrade of our state-of-the-art facility with late model and large capacity machining centers. We serve a wide range of business sectors, offering our employees the opportunity to work on a diverse and exciting array of projects. If you're seeking a dynamic and collaborative environment where personal growth is encouraged and development is supported, we invite you to join our team.
Job Summary
Channel Industrial Group is seeking an Experienced Welder to join our production team in a custom steel fabrication environment. Reporting to the Welding Supervisor, the Welder is responsible for performing high-quality welding, tacking, grinding, and finishing work on custom steel parts and assemblies according to drawings, welding requirements, and shop procedures.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on welding experience in a fabrication shop, the ability to read drawings and weld symbols, and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and consistent workmanship.
Responsibilities
- Perform manual and semi-automatic welding on custom steel parts, components, and assemblies according to drawings, weld symbols, and quality requirements.
- Use welding processes such as GMAW, FCAW, and MCAW to complete production work safely and accurately.
- Complete tacking, welding, grinding, and finishing work as required to support fabrication and final assembly.
- Read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and welding instructions in both metric and imperial units.
- Set up, adjust, and operate welding equipment based on material type, thickness, joint configuration, and welding requirements.
- Visually inspect completed welds for quality, consistency, appearance, and obvious defects before moving work to the next stage.
- Safely operate overhead cranes and use basic rigging practices to move, position, and stage materials and fabricated weldments.
- Communicate drawing, material, fit-up, welding, or quality concerns to the Welding Supervisor before proceeding.
- Accurately clock in and out of work orders to support time tracking, productivity, and shop procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following OHSA and company safety procedures, including proper use of PPE.
- Work collaboratively with fitters, supervisors, and production team members to support quality and on-time delivery.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of welding experience in a custom steel fabrication, structural steel, platework, or heavy manufacturing environment.
- Valid CWB welding certification.
- Proficiency in GMAW, FCAW, and MCAW multi-pass welding processes.
- Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and welding instructions.
- Strong understanding of weld quality, fit-up requirements, distortion control, and safe welding practices.
- Basic math and measuring skills for confirming dimensions, layout, and weld preparation.
- Experience operating overhead cranes and using basic rigging practices, or willingness to complete required training.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and commitment to producing quality welds.
- Ability to work safely in a fabrication shop environment and follow established procedures.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a production team.
Assets
- Experience with SMAW, SAW, or GTAW/TIG welding.
- Aluminum welding experience.
- Fitting experience in a custom steel fabrication environment.
- Forklift and overhead crane certification.
- Experience with JobBOSS² or other ERP/production time-tracking systems.
- Knowledge of steel grades, weld procedures, structural fabrication, and heavy fabrication practices.
- Red Seal or related trade certification is an asset.
How to Apply
Candidates may apply through Indeed or send their resume to [email protected].
Accommodation is available upon request for candidates participating in the recruitment process.
Pay: $35.00-$38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
