Welder

Walters Group; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Paid sick leave

Bereavement leaves

Extended health and dental care

Job summary

Walters Group in Princeton, ON is seeking a Welder for structural steel fabrication and welding. You will read blueprints, lay out points, and operate welding equipment in a fast-paced shop environment.

This full-time role offers competitive hourly wages CAD 22–33, health and dental benefits, RRSP matching, and opportunities for growth at a longstanding North American steel construction company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of welding structural steel experience.
• Completion of a three-year metal fabrication/welding apprenticeship is an asset.
• Ability to read blueprints and weld symbols.
• Ability to read tape measures in metric and imperial.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes.
• Proficient in Flux-core/MIG welding and safety procedures.
• A team player with strong communication and coordination skills.
• Organizational skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and weld structural steel.
• Rig, hoist and move materials; perform daily crane checks if applicable.
• Lay out reference points and symbols from blueprints.
• Operate welding equipment to fuse metal segments (FCAW/MCAW).
• Set up and operate torches, drills, clamps, squares and grinders.
• Ensure safe work practices and appropriate PPE is worn.
• Mentor apprentices and junior welders with knowledge and safety practices.

Skills

Welding structural steel

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

Overhead crane operation

Health and safety procedures

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Three-year metal fabrication or welding apprenticeship

Tools

Flux-core FCAW/MCAW welding

Job description

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:

• Princeton, ON Facility.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum 2 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.

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