Journeyperson Metal Fabricator

Uptime Industrial Inc.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wage: $44–$49 per hour

Medical and Dental Coverage

Friends and Family Program

Professional Development and Education

RRSP with employer matching

Job summary

Uptime Industrial is seeking a Journeyperson Metal Fabricator to fabricate, fit, weld, install, and maintain metal components across the Lower Mainland. Travel to customer sites and interpret drawings are core parts of the role.

The ideal candidate will have strong fabrication and fitting skills, welding experience with stainless/steel, and a commitment to safety. Valid Driver’s license and reliability are required, with opportunities for professional development and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in fabrication and fitting of metal components.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and work scopes.
• Strong communication with customers and internal teams is essential.
• Commitment to safety protocols, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Reliability, adaptability, and teamwork in field-based roles.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to fabricate, fit, and install mechanical components.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and work scopes.
• Ensure all work follows scope and meets quality standards.
• Maintain clear communication and guide the customer experience.
• Adhere to safety protocols and complete daily FLRAs.

Skills

Fabrication

Reading blueprints

Customer communication

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Job description

Uptime Industrial is a leading provider of full-service industrial and commercial equipment repair, upgrades, installation and relocation across North America. As a service provider, our mission is simple - to keep our clients’ businesses running – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Our recent growth and continued success stems not only from being highly trained experts in our craft, but also from our most important values: integrity and innovation. These values are a big part of who we are and how we work. We are committed to always doing the right thing for the job, for our customer and most importantly, for our people and each other. To learn more about Uptime Industrial and the core values that shape our company today, visit https://www.uptimeindustrial.com/about/.

About The Role

Reporting to the Mechanical Department Manager, the Journeyperson Metal Fabricator will be responsible for fabricating, fitting, welding, installing, and maintaining metal and mechanical components for various projects throughout the Lower Mainland.

Key responsibilities include:

• Travel to a variety of customer sites to fabricate, fit, and install mechanical components;
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and work scopes;
• Ensure all executed work follows scope and meets quality standards;
• Maintain exceptional communication standards, setting clear expectations and guiding the customer experience throughout;
• Adhere to all safety protocols, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including completing daily FLRAs.

What You Bring

The ideal candidate is an experienced Journeyperson Metal Fabricator with strong fabrication and fitting skills and a commitment to quality and safety. You are comfortable working in the field and travelling to customer sites as required. Welding experience, particularly with stainless steel and steel, is considered an asset, as is millwright experience with mechanical installation, equipment maintenance, alignment, and repairs. You bring strong customer service and communication skills, sound judgment, and creative problem-solving abilities. You’re reliable, adaptable, and committed to teamwork while representing a skilled trades company and building strong relationships with customers and colleagues.

Our Must Haves

• Owns personal hand tools and approved footwear;
• Hold a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and has reliable transportation;
• Welding experience (MIG, TIG, and/or stick) is considered an asset;
• Millwright experience, including mechanical installation, equipment maintenance, alignment, and repairs, is considered an asset.

Your Rewards

Our most important offering to anyone that joins the Uptime Industrial team is our culture of innovation, achievement, and ownership. We bring out the best in each other by constantly striving to be world class in all we do. These values are reflected in our Work, our Company, and our People.

• Wage:$44.00-$49.00 per hour
  • Please note - the listed hourly rate is dependent on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process.
• Medical and Dental Coverage:Our industry leading benefits package covers you and your dependents at no cost
• Friends and Family Program :Early and exclusive access to our newly released projects
• Professional Development and Education Support
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan :A plan that helps you save for your retirement with employer matching