Welder-Fitter

Inventure Engineering & Machinery Inc.; Barrie; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Inventure Engineering & Machinery Inc. is seeking experienced Welder-Fitters to join our shop.

The role involves interpreting drawings and specifications, fitting and welding components using various techniques, and fabricating or repairing custom metal parts to high quality standards. The position requires reading welding blueprints, determining weldability, and operating a range of welding equipment, including manual, semi-automatic, and fully automated machines, in a fast-paced shop

Qualifications

• Experience in interpreting welding process specifications
• Ability to read welding blueprints, drawings and manuals
• Demonstrated manual dexterity and precise hand/eye coordination

Responsibilities

• Interpret welding process specifications
• Operate manual, semi-automatic, and automated welding equipment
• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings, specifications, manuals, and processes
• Examine welds and ensure they meet required standards
• Operate flame-cutting equipment
• Operate brakes, shears, and other metal shaping machines
• Fit, braze, and torch-straighten metal
• Determine the weldability of materials
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
• Operate welding machines to fabricate or repair parts

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Interpreting specs

Manual dexterity

Tools

Arc welding machine

Job description

We are hiring experienced Welder-Fitters to join our shop. In this role, you will interpret drawings and specifications, fit and weld components using a variety of techniques and materials, and help fabricate and repair custom metal parts and products to a high standard of quality and precision.

Responsibilities

• Interpret welding process specifications
• Operate manual, semi-automatic, and fully automated welding equipment
• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings, specifications, manuals, and processes
• Examine welds and ensure they meet required standards and specifications
• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
• Operate brakes, shears, and other metal shaping, straightening, and bending machines
• Fit, braze, and torch-straighten metal
• Determine the weldability of materials
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
• Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products

Experience & Specialization

Materials:

• Non-ferrous materials
• Non-metallic materials
• Stainless steel
• Steel, iron, and heavy metals
• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
• Multipass welding

Equipment & Machinery Experience:

• Arc welding machine

Areas of Specialization:

• Custom fabrication
• Structural construction
• Factory assembly

Requirements

• Basic security clearance
• Own transportation required
• Own tools required, including:
• Standard hand tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding work
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Ability to handle heavy loads (up to 23 kg / 50 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication