Fabricator, Fitter & Welder

Owen Sound; Windsor; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Tool Inc. in Windsor, Ontario, is seeking a highly skilled Fitter & Welder to join our team. You will transform raw materials into high-quality assemblies for advanced manufacturing processes.

The role requires extensive MIG welding experience on steel and aluminum, plus TIG is a valuable asset. You will read blueprints, prepare materials, and perform precise welding and finishing with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in fabrication role with welding experience.
• Experience in MIG welding on steel and aluminum; TIG a plus.
• Proficient with plasma and torch cutting techniques.
• Operate saws, drill presses and milling machines safely.
• Read blueprints and technical documents with accuracy.
• Capable of crane and lift truck operation where needed.

Responsibilities

• Optimize assembly and welding sequences from designs and prints.
• Prepare materials: grinding, beveling, de-scaling, cleaning.
• Fit and secure components to meet specs.
• Perform precise welding for correct welds and configurations.
• Inspect, clean, and finish weld areas.
• Follow safety rules to maintain a secure workspace.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Plasma cutting

Torch cutting

Blueprint reading

Machine operation

Cranes & lift trucks

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School diploma; Technical School preferred

Tools

Saw

Drill press

Milling machine

Grinder

Job description

At Select Tool Inc., we are dedicated to crafting precision and innovation. We believe in empowering our team to build the future, one meticulously fabricated component at a time. We are seeking a highly skilled Fitter & Welder to join our team, a role critical to transforming raw materials into high-quality assemblies that drive our advanced manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Optimize assembly and welding sequences by thoroughly reviewing designs and prints.
• Prepare materials with precision, including grinding, beveling, de-scaling, and cleaning.
• Accurately fit and secure all components to meet required specifications.
• Execute precise welding operations, ensuring correct amounts and configurations of welds.
• Conduct thorough inspection, cleaning, and finish grinding of all welded areas.
• Uphold all safety rules and regulations to maintain a secure work environment.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• 7+ years of proven experience in a fabrication role.
• Proficiency in MIG welding for both steel and aluminum; TIG welding experience is a valuable asset.
• Skilled in plasma and torch cutting techniques.
• Competence in operating various machines such as saws, drill presses, and milling machines.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate cranes and lift trucks.
• Experience with fabrications for Special Machine and Automation Frames, Enclosures and Guarding, and Machine and Fixture Bases is an asset.
• Strong reading comprehension for technical documents and blueprints.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, time management, and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Exceptional attention to detail, commitment to quality workmanship, and neatness.
• Minimum High School diploma; Technical School Graduate or equivalent industrial manufacturing experience preferred.
• CWB or other relevant welding certifications are a plus.