Fitter Welder - Weekend Shift

Aecon Concessions; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Fitter/Welder, where you will play a crucial role in custom steel fabrication. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced welding techniques and collaborate with a skilled team in a safe and well-equipped environment. Embrace the chance to develop your skills and contribute to impactful infrastructure projects that shape communities. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm welcomes all applicants and offers competitive pay along with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Union Managed Benefits

Overtime Opportunities

Ongoing Training and Development

Safe Work Environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in custom steel fabrication.
• Strong proficiency in reading blueprints and weld symbols.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Layout, fit, and weld fabricated steel components per blueprints.
• Inspect work to ensure it meets quality standards.
• Collaborate with team members to meet project deadlines.

Skills

GMAW Welding

MCAW Welding

FCAW Welding

Blueprint Reading

Shop Math

Education

AWS Certification

CWB Certification

Tools

Overhead Cranes

Cutting Torches

Grinders

Job description

It has come to our attention that various international organizations or individuals have been offering false employment opportunities at Aecon Group Inc. Aecon Group Inc. employment policies and processes involve interviews, and candidates who seek employment are never required to pay us any sum of money. To do so would be contrary to our business conduct guidelines and ethical practices. We also do not extend formal offers of employment or execute employment agreements through social media or social chat platforms.

We take this matter extremely seriously and are working with the appropriate authorities to shut down such fraudulent schemes. Please remain vigilant on this matter and report any suspicious outreach to your local authorities and email any concerns to [e-mail]

Date: May 2, 2025

Location: Cambridge, ON, CA

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

Position Overview

Aecon, a leader in custom steel fabrication, is seeking an experienced and motivated Fitter/Welders to join our team on the weekend shift. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fitting and welding structural and custom steel components according to blueprints and specifications.

What you'll do here:

• Layout, fit, and weld fabricated steel components per blueprints and shop drawings
• Use GMAW, MCAW and FCAW welding techniques on mild steel.
• Operate overhead cranes, cutting torches, grinders, and other fabrication tools
• Inspect work to ensure it meets company and customer quality standards
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet project deadlines

What you'll need:

• 3+ years of experience in custom steel fabrication
• Strong proficiency in reading blueprints and weld symbols
• Skilled in GMAW, MCAW and FCAW welding
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of shop math and fabrication tolerances
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
• AWS, CWB certification or equivalent is an asset

Preferred qualifications:

• Forklift and Overhead crane operation experience
• Experience in a fabrication shop environment

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Union Managed with Benefits
• Overtime opportunities
• Safe, well-equipped shop environment
• Supportive and skilled team
• Ongoing training and development

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. If you require accommodation during the application process, please click here.