Fitter

Walters Group; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in steel construction is seeking skilled fitters to join their dynamic team. This role involves fabricating and assembling structural steel, operating welding equipment, and mentoring apprentices. The company prides itself on a collaborative work environment and offers numerous development opportunities. If you're passionate about metal fabrication and looking to contribute to significant projects across North America, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career while being part of a respected organization that values its employees. Join a team where your skills will be recognized and rewarded!

Benefits

Vacation

Paid sick and bereavement leaves

Flexible extended health and dental care packages

Employee Assistance Program

RRSP Matching

Profit Sharing

Employee Family Scholarship Program

Tuition support for apprentices and continued education

Participation in charity events

Team bonding activities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in fitting/welding structural steel.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and use a tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and fit structural steel assemblies.
• Operate welding equipment and ensure safe work practices.

Skills

Fitting/Welding structural steel

Blueprint reading

Operating overhead cranes

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical and problem solving

Education

Completion of three year apprenticeship program in Metal Fabrication or Welding

Tools

Welding equipment

Hand held tools (torches, drills, etc.)

Job description

Walters Group is a family-owned steel construction company that designs, fabricates, and constructs unique and complex commercial and industrial projects throughout North America. With over 65 years of experience, Walters ensures high quality results through our passion and commitment to every project. Our head office is located in Hamilton and we have multiple fabrication plants in Hamilton, Stoney Creek and Princeton. As Walters grows and expands into new markets, we are seeking to welcome aspiring and driven individuals to our team who share our passion, vision, and values.

At Walters, we build history, and we are incredibly proud of our projects, to name a few - Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, ON, the Burgoyne Bridge in St. Catharines, ON, The Bow in Calgary, AB, and the Canadian Museum of Human Rights in Winnipeg, MB.

We're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for, including Canada's Best Managed and Great Place to Work Certified. We're committed to supporting and developing our teams. We also ensure a positive, safe, collaborative work environment with ample personal and career development opportunities.

If you want to be a part of our team – read on and apply. Even if you feel like you don’t meet all criteria, please give it a shot, and still apply.

About the Position:

Reporting to the Team Leader, The Fitter will be responsible for but not limited to:

1. Fabricating, assembling and fitting structural steel assemblies.
2. Rig, hoist and move materials to and from workstation. Performs crane checks daily prior to use to ensure the crane is in working condition, if applicable.
3. Lay out reference points and symbols on the structural steel according to the blueprint.
4. Assemble and fit metal sections and plates using tack welding, bolting or other methods.
5. Operate welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as flux-cored arc welding.
6. Set up and operate various equipment such as torches, drills, various clamping tools, squares, disc grinders and other hand held tools.
7. Ensure safe work practices are adhered to and appropriate PPE is worn at all times.
8. Mentors apprentices and junior fitters by sharing knowledge and safe work practices.

Work Location:

• Princeton Fabrication Facility.

Position Requirements:

1. Minimum 3 years of Fitting/Welding structural steel experience.
2. Completion of three year apprenticeship program in Metal Fabrication or Welding an asset.
3. Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
4. Ability to read a tape measure in both metric and imperial.
5. Ability to operate overhead cranes.
6. Current or past CWB certification for FCAW, MCAW.
7. Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures.
8. A team player, who can interrelate and operate effectively with peers and other associates within a collegial, yet demanding, work environment.
9. Organization Skills and the ability to be flexible in managing changing priorities.
10. Communication skills – both written and oral.
11. Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
12. Analytical and problem solving skills.

Compensation Package:

1. Negotiable hourly wage based on experience.
2. Vacation.
3. Paid sick and Bereavement leaves.
4. Flexible extended health and dental care packages.
5. Employee Assistance Program.
6. RRSP Matching.
7. Profit Sharing.
8. Employee Family Scholarship Program.
9. Tuition support (Apprentice, Continued Education)
10. Values in Action (ViA)- participating in charity events coordinated by employees. As well as team bonding activities.

Walters Group is committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.