structural metal and platework fitter-welder

Government of Canada; Springwater; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking a skilled Metal Fabricator to join their team in Springwater, Ontario. The role requires expertise in welding, including MIG and GMAW techniques, and operating heavy machinery. Candidates should have a metal fabricator trade certification and relevant safety training. The position mandates working on-site with no remote options and offers benefits like free parking and paid training. Attention to detail and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

On-site amenities

Parking available

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in metal fabrication.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Proficiency in various welding techniques.

Responsibilities

• Determine materials required.
• Plan the sequence of tasks to cut metal efficiently.
• Set up and operate heavy‑duty metal‑working machines.
• Install fabricated components.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Metal Fabricator Trade Certification

Metal Fabricator (Fitter) Red Seal Certificate

Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Forklift Operator Certification

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Tools

Brakes and presses

Cutting torches

Drills

Grinder

Saws

Job description

Overview languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

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 setting

• Shop fabrication
• Construction site

Responsibilities Tasks

• Determine materials required
• Interpret engineering drawings and others’ instructions to plan methods and sequences of operation
• Plan the sequence of tasks to cut metal most efficiently
• Study engineering drawings and blueprints
• Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine material requirements
• 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
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
• Forklift Operator Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization Welding techniques

• MIG
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Brakes and presses
• Cutting torches
• Drills
• Grinder
• Saws

Area of specialization

• Structural metal or steel
• Platework

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Hand-eye coordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Attention to detail

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 Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On‑site amenities
• Parking available