Welder

Walters Group; Hamilton; Presencial; CAD 30.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Wage: $22–$33/hour

Vacation

Paid sick and bereavement leaves

Flexible extended health and dental

RRSP Matching

Profit Sharing

Scholarship Program

Tuition support

EAP

Descripción de la vacante

Walters Group, a Hamilton-based steel construction company, seeks an experienced Welder to join our fabrication team. You will weld structural steel, read blueprints, and work with FCAW/MCAW processes to complete complex commercial projects across North America.

Reporting to the Team Leader, you will operate cranes, set up tools, mentor apprentices, and uphold safe work practices in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Candidates with a three-year apprenticeship are preferred.

Formación

• Minimum 3 years of welding structural steel experience.
• Completion of three year apprenticeship program in Metal Fabrication or Welding is an asset.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.
• Ability to read a tape measure in both metric and imperial.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes.
• Ability to weld with Fluxcore and Metalcore (FCAW/MCAW).
• Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures.
• Team player who can interrelate with peers in a demanding environment.
• Strong organization, flexibility, and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Assemble and weld Structural Steel.
• Rig, hoist and move materials; perform crane checks daily.
• Lay out reference points and symbols on structural steel per blueprint.
• Operate welding equipment; use FCAW/MCAW processes.
• Set up and operate torches, drills, clamps, squares, grinders and similar tools.
• Ensure safe work practices and PPE usage.
• Mentor apprentices and junior welders.

Conocimientos

Blueprint reading

Welding FCAW/MCAW

Tape measure use

Health & safety

Team player

Organization skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical/problem solving

Mentoring apprentices

Educación

Three-year apprenticeship in Metal Fabrication or Welding

Herramientas

Overhead cranes

Welding equipment operation

Descripción del empleo

Walters Group is a family-owned steel construction company that designs, fabricates, and constructs unique and complex commercial and industrial projects throughout North America. With over 65 years of experience, Walters ensures high quality results through our passion and commitment to every project. Our head office is located in Hamilton and we have multiple fabrication plants in Hamilton, Stoney Creek and Princeton. As Walters grows and expands into new markets, we are seeking to welcome aspiring and driven individuals to our team who share our passion, vision, and values.

At Walters, we build history, and we are incredibly proud of our projects, to name a few - Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, ON, the Burgoyne Bridge in St. Catharines, ON, The Bow in Calgary, AB, and the Canadian Museum of Human Rights in Winnipeg, MB.

We're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for, including Canada's Best Managed and Great Place to Work Certified. We're committed to supporting and developing our teams. We also ensure a positive, safe, collaborative work environment with ample personal and career development opportunities.

Vacancy type: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

About the Position:

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Welder will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Assembling and welding Structural Steel.
• Rig, hoist and move materials to and from workstation. Performs crane checks daily prior to use to ensure the crane is in working condition, if applicable.
• Lay out reference points and symbols on the structural steel according to the blueprint.
• Operate welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as flux-cored arc welding.
• Set up and operate various equipment such as torches, drills, various clamping tools, squares, disc grinders and other hand held tools.
• Ensure safe work practices are adhered to and appropriate PPE is worn at all times.
• Mentors apprentices and junior welders by sharing knowledge and safe work practices.

Work Location:

• Hamilton Facility.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of welding structural steel experience.
• Completion of three year apprenticeship program in Metal Fabrication or Welding is an asset.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.
• Ability to read a tape measure in both metric and imperial.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes.
• Ability to weld with Fluxcore and Metalcore (FCAW/MCAW).
• Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures.
• A team player, who can interrelate and operate effectively with peers and other associates within a collegial, yet demanding, work environment.
• Organization Skills and the ability to be flexible in managing changing priorities.
• Communication skills – both written and oral.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.

Compensation Package:

• Wage: $22.00-$33.00/Hour
• Vacation.
• Paid sick and Bereavement leaves.
• Flexible extended health and dental care packages.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• RRSP Matching.
• Profit Sharing.
• Employee Family Scholarship Program.
• Tuition support (Apprentice, Continued Education)
• Values in Action (ViA)- participating in charity events coordinated by employees. As well as team bonding activities.

Walters Group is committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.