fitter - structural metal fabrication

Coastal Steel Construction Ltd.; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the metal fabrication industry is seeking a skilled Metal Fabricator to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for laying out reference points, assembling, welding, and installing metal structures. This position requires a Metal Fabricator Trade Certification and offers benefits such as health and dental plans, a pension plan, and other financial incentives for qualified applicants.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Valid Metal Fabricator Trade Certification and Red Seal.
• 3 to 5 years of experience required.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery and use welding techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lay out and assemble metal components to form structures.
• Operate heavy-duty metal-working machines.
• Install fabricated components and ensure quality in completion.

Skills

Welding techniques

Assembly

Safety precautions

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Metal Fabricator Trade Certification

Metal Fabricator (Fitter) Red Seal Certificate

Tools

CNC machines

Drills

Welding helmet

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience
  
  

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Hot
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Lay out reference points and patterns
• Assemble and fit plates and sections to form structures
• Weld or bolt sections together
• Set up and operate heavy-duty metal-working machines
• Construct patterns and templates
• Install fabricated components in final product
• Rig, hoist and move materials to storage areas or within worksite
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Metal Fabricator Trade Certification
• Metal Fabricator (Fitter) Red Seal Certificate
• Forklift Operator Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
  
  

Experience and specialization

Welding techniques

• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
  
  

Equipment and machinery experience

• Brakes and presses
• Cutting torches
• Drills
• Grinder
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
• Saws
  
  

Area of specialization

• Structural metal or steel
• Platework
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Drug test
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Welding helmet
  
  

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
  
  

Other Benefits

• Other benefits