Structural Welder

Cimco-Refrigeration; Burlington; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement savings options

Career development opportunities

Mentoring and continuing education

Job summary

CIMCO is seeking a skilled Structural Welder in Canada to join our team. The role includes welding, hoisting, rigging, and structural assembly, with two shifts: Days and Afternoons.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, inspecting welds, and maintaining safety while handling heavy materials. Forklift operations are involved, and a unionized environment is expected.

Qualifications

• Proven structural welding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and welding symbols.
• Knowledge of safety and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural welding on carbon steel and components using MIG and flux core.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and welding specs.
• Find and fix faults in weldments.
• Operate hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy materials.
• Assemble structural components according to engineering plans.
• Inspect welds and assemblies for quality and compliance.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety protocols.
• Operate forklifts or other material-handling equipment as needed.

Skills

Structural welding

Hoisting & rigging

Structural assembly

Read blueprints

Welding symbols

Quality inspection

Safety PPE

Forklift cert

Teamwork & communication

Union environment willingness

Job description

CIMCO is looking for a skilled and safety-conscious Structural Welder to join our team. This role goes beyond welding as it also involves hands-on work with hoisting, rigging, and structural assembly.

We currently run two shifts: Days (Monday-Thursday 6am-3pm & Fridays 6am-12pm) and Afternoons (Monday- Thursday 2:45pm – 1:15am)

Role Responsibilities

• Perform structural welding on carbon steel and steel components using MIG and/or flux core techniques
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and welding specifications
• Finding and fixing faults in weldments
• Safely operate hoisting and rigging equipment to move and position heavy materials
• Assemble structural components according to engineering plans
• Inspect welds and assemblies for quality and compliance
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to safety protocols at all times
• Operate forklifts or other material‑handling equipment as needed

Required Professional Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

• Structural welding experience
• Proven experience in hoisting and rigging operations
• Familiarity with structural assembly and fabrication processes
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and welding symbols
• Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety and PPE requirements
• Forklift certification is an asset
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Willingness to work in a unionized environment

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Company Profile

CIMCO specializes in the engineering, design, manufacture, installation and service of complex thermal building solutions for industrial, process cooling and recreational refrigeration and mechanical systems. For more than 100 years, CIMCO’s leadership and unparalleled research, development and manufacturing programs has put us at the forefront of industry advancements and technological breakthroughs. Our professional engineers, technicians and designers apply innovative state‑of‑the‑art equipment and refrigerants to develop systems that meet even the most complex thermal challenges.

We offer our employees excellent compensation, medical and dental benefit programs, retirement savings options, career development opportunities, mentoring and continuing education.

CIMCO is committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Together, we embrace diversity of thought, experience, and perspective, as we combine our unique skills and capabilities to drive successful outcomes for all stakeholders. As an equal opportunity employer, CIMCO provides accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.