Fitter

Canadian Executive Search Group (USA) Inc / Division of Arrow Group of Companies; Windsor; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Overtime after 40 hours per week

Comprehensive benefits package (Health

Pension plan

Full‑time, permanent employment

Job summary

Canadian Executive Search Group (USA) Inc / Division of Arrow Group of Companies is seeking an experienced Fabrication Fitter / Welder-Fitter for our Windsor, ON location. The role involves fitting, assembling, aligning, and preparing metal components per drawings, welding procedures, and quality standards.

This hands‑on position requires interpreting blueprints, performing fit‑up, and operating in a heavy manufacturing environment with day and afternoon shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of fabrication fitting or welder‑fitter experience.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Trade certification in metal fabrication or related field is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and work instructions.
• Fit, align, position, and assemble structural steel, plate, and custom metal components.
• Set up components using jigs, fixtures, clamps, and other fabrication equipment.
• Use hand and power tools including grinders, drills, saws, torches, files, and chisels.
• Measure components using tape measures, squares, levels, calipers, and micrometers.
• Perform tack welding where qualified and permitted.
• Prepare joints for welding through cleaning, grinding, beveling, and proper fit‑up.
• Check dimensions, alignment, and fit‑up before final welding.
• Identify and report quality issues or non‑conformances.
• Work closely with welders, supervisors, and quality personnel to meet production requirements.
• Assist with rework, repairs, and modifications as required.

Skills

Reading drawings

Fabrication fitting

Welding symbols

Mechanical aptitude

Shop math

Education

High school diploma

Trade certification (asset)

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Forklift/overhead crane (asset)

Job description

Fabrication Fitter / Welder-Fitter

Location: Windsor, ON

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Shift: Days and Afternoons

Pay: $22/hr -$28/hr with a $2 premium

Department: Fabrication

Reports To: Weld Shop Supervisor

Job Overview

We are currently looking for an experienced Fabrication Fitter / Welder-Fitter to join our fabrication team. The successful candidate will be responsible for fitting, assembling, aligning, and preparing metal components and structures according to engineering drawings, welding procedures, and quality standards.

This is a hands‑on opportunity for someone with strong fabrication experience who can accurately interpret blueprints, perform fit‑up, and work effectively in a heavy manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and work instructions.
• Fit, align, position, and assemble structural steel, plate, and custom metal components.
• Set up components using jigs, fixtures, clamps, and other fabrication equipment.
• Use hand and power tools including grinders, drills, saws, torches, files, and chisels.
• Measure components using tape measures, squares, levels, calipers, and micrometers.
• Perform tack welding where qualified and permitted.
• Prepare joints for welding through cleaning, grinding, beveling, and proper fit‑up.
• Check dimensions, alignment, and fit‑up before final welding.
• Identify and report quality issues or non‑conformances.
• Work closely with welders, supervisors, and quality personnel to meet production requirements.
• Assist with rework, repairs, and modifications as required.
• Follow production schedules, work orders, and shop priorities.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and follow all applicable safety procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and identify better ways to manufacture parts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of fabrication fitting or welder‑fitter experience, preferably in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
• Solid understanding of fabrication methods, joint preparation, fit‑up, and weld distortion control.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and spatial awareness.
• Ability to perform shop math and measurement conversions.
• Experience using precision measuring tools.
• Experience with structural steel, pressure components, or custom fabrication is an asset.
• Forklift and overhead crane experience is an asset.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Trade certification in metal fabrication or a related field is an asset.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand English for safe communication and interpretation of drawings and procedures.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages
• Overtime after 40 hours per week
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Critical care
• Pension plan
• Full‑time, permanent employment
• Opportunity to join a growing and diverse team

Working Conditions

This is a hands‑on shop‑floor position involving regular standing, lifting, bending, kneeling, grinding, and working around noise, sparks, metal debris, and moving equipment. PPE and strict adherence to safety procedures are required.

If you have strong fabrication and fit‑up experience and are looking for a long‑term opportunity in a heavy manufacturing environment, we’d like to hear from you.