Welder (Afternoon Shift)

Insight Global; Burlington; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a CWB Certified Welder to join a Burlington, ON manufacturing client. This role focuses on high-quality structural welding and fabrication of elevator components in a fast-paced environment.

You will read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols, follow WPS/WPDS, and perform GMAW or FCAW welds. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of industrial welding experience and a solid commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Valid CWB Welder Certification required.
• 3+ years of industrial/structural welding experience.
• Experience with GMAW or FCAW welding processes.
• Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols.
• Familiarity with WPS/WPDS and welding positions like 1GF/2G.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural welding on elevator components, frames, and assemblies.
• Follow WPS/WPDS and established parameters (voltage, amperage, travel speed, gas flow).
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, technical specifications, and welding symbols.
• Fit, position, clamp, bolt, and tack-weld components before final welding.
• Build and set up jigs and fixtures to support fabrication and assembly.
• Inspect welds for porosity, cracking, or undercutting to ensure quality.
• Operate and maintain welding machines and fabrication equipment.
• Collaborate with welders, fabrication teams, and engineering to resolve issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace following 5S/visual factory standards.

Skills

CWB Welder Certification

Industrial welding

GMAW/FCAW welding

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a CWB Certified Welder to join the manufacturing team at a client in Burlington, ON. This individual will be responsible for performing high-quality structural welding and fabrication on elevator components and assemblies while ensuring all work meets CWB, quality, safety, and production standards.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial or structural welding, experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and the ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols. This individual must be comfortable following Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and producing consistent, high-quality welds using processes such as GMAW and FCAW.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural welding on elevator components, frames, and assemblies using approved welding processes, including GMAW and FCAW.
• Follow Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Welding Procedure Data Sheets (WPDS), including established parameters for voltage, amperage, travel speed, and gas flow.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, technical specifications, and structural welding symbols.
• Fit, position, clamp, bolt, and tack-weld metal components prior to final welding.
• Build and set up jigs and fixtures as required to support fabrication and assembly.
• Inspect completed welds for defects such as porosity, cracking, and undercutting to ensure compliance with CWB and company quality standards.
• Set up, adjust, and perform basic preventative maintenance on welding machines, torches, and other fabrication equipment.
• Operate fabrication equipment and tools such as grinders, torches, band saws, measuring tools, and overhead cranes.
• Work closely with Welding Supervisors, fabrication teams, assembly teams, and engineering to resolve production or quality issues.
• Maintain productivity and quality standards within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace in accordance with 5S and visual factory standards.
• Follow all company health and safety policies, provincial workplace safety regulations, and PPE requirements.

Skills and Requirements

• Valid and current CWB Welder Certification.
• 3+ years of industrial, manufacturing, structural welding, or metal fabrication experience.
• Hands-on experience with structural welding processes such as GMAW and/or FCAW.
• Experience welding in required CWB positions, such as Flat 1GF and Horizontal 2G.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, fabrication specifications, and welding symbols.
• Experience fitting, positioning, and assembling metal components prior to welding.
• Proficiency using measuring tools such as tape measures and calipers.
• Experience using common fabrication equipment such as grinders, torches, band saws, and cranes.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify welding defects and ensure finished products meet quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, hourly production environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills, accountability, and commitment to workplace safety.
• CWB certification or welding experience in 3G vertical-up and/or 4G overhead positions.
• Experience working with structural steel or heavy-gauge metal.
• Strong knowledge of metal fabrication, fitting, and assembly processes.
• Experience working within elevator manufacturing, transportation, automotive, heavy manufacturing, or related industries.
• Previous experience working in a 5S or continuous improvement manufacturing environment.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].