FABRICATOR

Vitalis Equipment Technology; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowances

Flexible working

RRSP matching

Extended health, vision, and dental

Job summary

Vitalis Equipment Technology in Kelowna designs and manufactures CO₂-based clean technology including chillers and heat pumps. The fabricator role covers production welding of pressure vessels and piping from engineering drawings to meet code specs in a fast-paced setting.

You will use GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, MCAW, and SAW welding processes, read spool sheets and piping isometrics, and conduct quality checks and weld inspections to ensure project requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Welder Certificate of Qualification (BC) minimum Level ‘B’.
• Current Welding Certificate through TSBC with welder logbook from SkilledTradesBC.
• Knowledge of welding practices: GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, MCAW, SAW.
• Experience brazing materials (copper, stainless) is an asset.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings, spool sheets, piping isometrics.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate pressure vessels and piping in a high-paced production environment.
• Use engineering drawings, spool sheets, and isometrics to lay out and weld components.
• Weld using manual, semi-automatic and machine processes in various positions.
• Perform inspection of welds and apply non-conforming part tagging with QC notification.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and assist in assembly as needed.

Skills

Welding processes (GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, 1

Education

Journeyperson Welder Certification – BC (Level B)

Tools

Reading drawings & isometrics

Job description

At Vitalis, we design and manufacture innovative CO₂-based clean technology. Our natural refrigerant R744 (CO₂) chillers, heat pumps, and refrigeration systems help businesses reduce their environmental impact without compromising performance. Every product we design, build, and support helps our customers operate more efficiently while contributing to a more sustainable future.

When you join Vitalis, you'll be part of a team that cares about doing meaningful work and doing it well. We believe people, planet, and profits can go hand in hand, and we've built a culture where we take pride in the quality of our work, deliver on our commitments, and achieve our best results by working together.

If you're looking for a place where your work has purpose, your contributions are valued, and you have the opportunity to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Summary

The position of fabricator includes but is not limited to production welding of pressure vessels and piping systems. Responsibilities will include the use of various hand tools and equipment to aid in the fabrication of custom products from engineering drawings to produce pressure parts that meet code specifications in a high‑paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to perform all operations in the shop necessary to fabricate pressure vessels, pressure piping systems, skid frames and structural components (Carbon and Stainless Steels)
• Use of engineering drawings, spool sheets, piping isometrics, etc., for laying out of the job, fit up and welding preparation of all components.
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements (GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, MCAW, SAW)
• Prepare work pieces by cleaning, cutting, grinding and shaping metal using various tools and equipment
• Utilize fabrication and assembly skills to set up components for welding by using various hand tools, clamps, jigs, fixtures, calipers, rulers and tape measures to ensure proper fit-up and alignment of components before welding
• Inspect parts and materials for proper assembly and cosmetic defects before welding. Tag any non‑conforming parts and inform QC.
• Weld components using manual, semi‑automatic and machine welding processes in various positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead)
• Perform welding repair and maintenance to production‑related equipment, machinery, and structures
• Perform visual inspections of completed welds to ensure they meet code and project requirements to pass NDE tests.
• Pressure testing of completed assemblies and subassemblies to determine weld and joint integrity.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and ensure equipment is kept in a condition that does not compromise safety
• Cross‑training in assembly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Journeyperson Welder Certificate of Qualification from the Industry Training Authority of BC (SkilledTradesBC), or equivalent from a recognized provincial training authority. Minimum Level ‘B’
• Current Welding Certificate through Technical Safety BC (TSBC) and welder logbook from the Industry Training Authority of BC (SkilledTradesBC)
• Thorough knowledge of welding practices and techniques (GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, MCAW, SAW)
• Experience with brazing of materials (copper, stainless) an asset
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, spool sheets, piping isometrics, GAs, etc.
• Able to lift and/or move up to 50lbs
• Skills test to be completed
• Must have Canadian citizenship or a Canadian work visa.
• Training and CPD Allowances
• Flexible Working Program
• RRSP Matching Program
• Extended Health, Vision, and Dental plan