Structural Steel Welder Fitter

Ritchie's Welding; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Overtime opportunities

Health benefits

Life insurance

RRSP program

Indoor shop work

Mon-Fri schedule

Job summary

Ritchie's Welding is seeking a skilled Structural Steel Welder Fitter to join our Gloucester shop production crew. You will fit, position, and weld structural steel components using blueprints and design specifications in a permanent, full-time, on-site role.

Based in Ontario, you will operate heavy shop machinery, meet precise tolerances per CWB standards, and contribute to a high-quality fabrication process within a safe, team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Valid CWB structural certifications preferred (GMAW/FCAW).
• 2+ years welding-fitter experience in structural steel fabrication.
• Able to read complex structural drawings and shop drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, fit, and assemble structural steel components according to drawings.
• Perform high-quality structural welds using MIG (GMAW) and flux-core (FCAW).
• Operate heavy shop machinery safely (dual 5-ton cranes, shearing/braking equipment).
• Ensure tolerances per Canadian Welding Bureau standards.

Skills

Blueprint literacy

Welding

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Education

CWB structural certifications (GMAW/FCAW)

Tools

Overhead cranes

Shearing/braking equipment

Job description

Job Brief

Ritchie's Welding Inc. is a premier structural steel fabrication and mobile welding firm with over 35 years of experience delivering commercial, industrial, and federal infrastructure projects. Operating out of our 10,000-square-foot facility in Gloucester, Ontario, we combine traditional craftsmanship with advanced robotic automation. Our portfolio includes iconic regional landmarks and secured projects for the Parliamentary Sector and the Canadian Space Agency. We are currently seeking a skilled and certified Structural Steel Welder Fitter to join our shop production crew. In this role, you will fit, position, and weld structural steel components using blueprints and design specifications. This is a permanent, full-time, on-site position at our Gloucester shop.

Responsibilities

• Fitting & Assembly: Lay out, fit, and assemble structural steel components, beams, columns, and miscellaneous metals according to shop drawings and blueprints.
• Welding Execution: Perform high-quality structural welds utilizing GMAW (Mig) and FCAW (Flux-core) processes in compliance with welding procedures.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate heavy shop machinery including dual 5-ton overhead cranes, computerized shearing/braking equipment, and material handling systems.
• Quality & Safety Control: Verify dimensions of finished workpieces using precise measuring tools to ensure strict adherence to tolerances and Canadian Welding Bureau standards.

Requirements

• Certifications: Valid Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) structural certifications are highly preferred (GMAW / FCAW).
• Experience: 2+ years of professional experience as a welder-fitter within a structural steel fabrication shop environment.
• Blueprint Literacy: Proven ability to read, interpret, and work independently from complex structural fabrication drawings.
• Logistics & Commute: Must possess a valid Driver's License and a reliable personal vehicle. (Please note: Our facility on Power Road is not accessible via municipal public transit routes).
• Security Eligibility: Must be capable of passing basic Canadian federal government security screenings required to work on restricted public works projects.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long shifts, and safely navigate a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage with steady overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive corporate health benefits package (Medical, Dental, and Vision care).
• Life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage.
• Company-matched RRSP program.
• Stable, year-round indoor shop work with a standard Monday to Friday day-shift schedule.