Experienced Fitter

Structures, Inc; Bowmanville; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

RSP Plan

Boot Allowance

Day Shifts

Job summary

Ganawa, a custom steel fabricator in Bowmanville, is seeking an experienced fitter with MIG welding expertise. The role involves reading blueprints, fitting, fabricating and welding structural components, and ensuring quality and safety on the shop floor.

The position offers permanent full-time work with day shifts, competitive hourly pay, and group health benefits. Candidates should have strong workmanship, teamwork, and the ability to work overtime when required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience fitting.
• Minimum 5 years MIG Welding is essential.
• Welding certificate or diploma program an asset.
• CWB weld ticket preferred or capable of obtaining.
• Solid communication and teamwork.
• Sound knowledge of welding safety regulations and commitment to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to determine the appropriate welding process.
• Fitting, fabricating, and welding metal and structural components.
• Cut, drill, bevel, and grind metal parts to ensure proper fit-up for welding.
• Lay out, position, and align parts and assemblies before welding.
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, and bolt parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
• Operate hand and power tools common to welding.
• Set up own jig and maintain welding quality and safety.

Skills

Fitting skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Quality workmanship

Overtime willingness

Education

Welding certificate/diploma

Tools

CWB weld ticket

Job description

Ganawa is a custom steel fabricator and full-service supplier for the bridge construction industry and various other structural steel markets. We offer extensive products and services, including the fabrication of bridge expansion joints and railing systems, and custom steel fabrication. We have an immediate opening for an Experienced Fitter with MIG welding experience at our Bowmanville facility.

Job Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Must have excellent fitting skills
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to determine the appropriate welding process
• Fitting, fabricating, and welding metal and structural components.
• Cut, drill, bevel, and grind metal parts to ensure proper fit-up for welding
• Lay out, position, and align parts and assemblies before welding
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, and bolt parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding
• Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as wheel & die grinders
• Must be able to set up their own jig
• Experience welding with stainless steel and aluminum would be an asset
• Ensure production quality is being met and safety is being followed during the process
• Maintains a working knowledge of the status of all current projects
• Inspects work to maintain specified standards and quality
• Work with large parts/fabrications and custom structural steel fabrications
• Must do general labour work if/when required

Qualifications you should have:

• Minimum 5 years experience fitting
• Minimum 5 years MIG Welding is essential
• Welding Certificate or Diploma program an asset
• CWB weld ticket preferred or capable of obtaining
• Self-motivated, ability to work with little supervision or direction
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work overtime when required
• Positive attitude and take pride in your work
• Solid communication and team collaboration
• Sound knowledge of welding safety regulations and commitment to health and safety in the workplace.
• Strong ability to build rapport, establish trust and command respect.
• Excellent quality of workmanship (welds must pass MTO inspection)

What we offer:

• $28-35.00 per hour
• Permanent Full-time work
• Group Health Benefits - company paid (Health, Dental, Drugs, Life Insurance, AD&D, LTD)
• RSP Plan with company match
• M-F Shifts - Day Shift (Monday to Thursday: 7:00 AM to 04:30 PM & Friday: 7:00 AM to 03:30 PM)
• Annual Boot Allowance

Candidates selected for an interview must complete a weld test and fitting test.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we recruit our employees based on their capabilities and performance. We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion are positive strengths, and we are proud of our diverse group of employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations may be made upon request in writing from candidate.

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