Fitter (Afternoons)

Walters Group; Southwestern Ontario; Sur place; CAD 32 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Vacation

Paid sick and bereavement leaves

Extended health and dental care

Employee Assistance Program

RRSP Matching

Profit Sharing

Employee Family Scholarship Program

Tuition support

Values in Action (ViA)

Résumé du poste

Walters Group, a family-owned steel construction company, seeks a Fitter for Princeton Fabrication Facility to fabricate, assemble and fit structural steel assemblies. The role requires strong blueprints reading, crane operation and welding skills in a dynamic North American environment.

Minimum 5 years in fitting/welding and ability to read blueprints; CWB FCAW/MCAW certification is preferred. Teamwork, safety focus and adaptability are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of fitting/welding structural steel experience.
• Completion of apprenticeship program in Metal Fabrication or Welding is asset.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to read a tape measure in both metric and imperial.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes.
• Current or past CWB certification for FCAW, MCAW.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures.
• Organizational skills and flexibility in changing priorities.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.

Responsabilités

• Fabricating, assembling and fitting structural steel assemblies.
• Rig, hoist and move materials to and from workstation; perform crane checks.
• Lay out reference points and symbols on structural steel per blueprint.
• Assemble and fit metal sections and plates using tack welding, bolting or other methods.
• Operate welding equipment to fuse metal using processes such as flux-cored arc welding.
• Set up and operate torches, drills, clamps, squares, grinders and other tools.
• Ensure safe work practices and wear appropriate PPE.
• Mentor apprentices and junior fitters with knowledge and safe practices.

Connaissances

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

Overhead crane operation

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical/problem solving

Formation

Apprenticeship in Metal Fabrication or Welding

Outils

Welding equipment

Torch

Drills

Grinders

Clamps

Description du poste

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.

Vacancy type: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

About the Position:

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

• Fabricating, assembling and fitting structural steel assemblies.
• 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.
• Lay out reference points and symbols on the structural steel according to the blueprint.
• Assemble and fit metal sections and plates using tack welding, bolting or other methods.
• Operate welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as flux-cored arc welding.
• Set up and operate various equipment such as torches, drills, various clamping tools, squares, disc grinders and other hand held tools.
• Ensure safe work practices are adhered to and appropriate PPE is worn at all times.
• Mentor apprentices and junior fitters by sharing knowledge and safe work practices.

Work Location:

• Princeton Fabrication Facility.

Position Requirements:

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

Compensation Package:

• Wage: $23.00-$35.00/Hour
• 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 (Apprentice, Continued Education)
• 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.