Pipefitter-Welder – Fort Erie

Siltech Corporation; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Pipefitter-Welder to join their team at a cutting-edge manufacturing facility. This full-time role involves welding and installing plant equipment, ensuring quality control, and collaborating with contractors on projects. With a focus on safety and engineering specifications, the ideal candidate will have a Red Seal license and several years of experience, particularly in a chemical plant environment. If you are a dedicated professional looking to contribute to innovative projects and thrive in a dynamic workplace, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess current welder/pipe fitter license and applicable welding certifications.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a Chemical Plant with confined space entries.

Responsibilities

• Welds and installs piping and equipment in the shop and field.
• Tests and performs quality control on pipe systems for safety.

Skills

Welding

Pipefitting

Quality Control

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Welder/Pipe Fitter License (Red Seal)

Applicable Welding Certifications

Tools

Lifting and Hoisting Devices

TIG Welding Equipment

MIG Welding Equipment

Stick Welding Equipment

Job description

Siltech Corporation, a Canadian owned global provider of organo-functional silicone specialties, is looking to hire immediately a full time, permanent Pipefitter-Welder for our new Fort Erie Plant, a state-of-the-art, 200,000+ square foot manufacturing facility expected to be online in 2025. This position will initially train at our Mississauga plant and then relocate to the Fort Erie area.

This position is responsible for welding plant equipment safely and to engineering specifications. Performs other maintenance duties to support maintenance team as required.

Main Duties

• Completes piping and equipment installations
• Welds, threads and pipe fits in the shop and in the field
• Welds pipe supports to structural steel members
• Tests and performs quality control on pipe systems
• Maintains equipment so it is available for production when required
• Works with contractors on required project activities
• Builds and installs required upgrades as defined by engineering
• Recommends changes/upgrades to management for implementation
• Assists the maintenance supervisor in managing the spare parts inventory
• Is an integral part of annual maintenance shutdown activities
• Collaborates with other workers to implement projects.

Knowledge Required

• Must possess current welder/pipe fitter license (Red Seal)
• Applicable welding certifications
• Understands use of lifting and hoisting devices – chain blocks, etc
• Experienced with process and utility piping installations
• TIG, MIG, and Stick Welding Abilities for Stainless steel and Carbon Steel Systems
• Field Welding and installation focused
• TSSA certified to weld piping systems. ASME B31.1 and ASME B31.3 Piping Codes
• Layout Experience for pipe routing from P&ID’s and/or isometrics
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• 3-5 years’ experience preferably in a Chemical Plant with confined space entries
• Experienced working at heights.

Please apply at [e-mail] with the job title as subject reference.