welder-fitter

ACL Steel Ltd.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in metal fabrication is seeking an experienced welder to join their dynamic team. The role involves interpreting welding specifications, operating various welding equipment, and ensuring quality standards are met. Candidates should possess strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced industrial setting. This position offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits including health and dental plans.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in welding, specializing in gas metal arc and flux core arc welding.
• Ability to interpret welding blueprints and specifications.
• Physical capability to handle heavy loads and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment.
• Examine welds and ensure they meet standards.
• Perform tasks in a dusty, hot, noisy industrial environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Hand-eye coordination

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Welding helmet

Arc welding machine

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma
  
  

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Odours
  
  

Work setting

• Industrial
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Interpret welding process specifications
• Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
• Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications
• Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
• Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
  
  

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Steel, iron and heavy metals
  
  

Welding techniques

• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
  
  

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine
  
  

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Structural construction
  
  

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
  
  

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Welding helmet
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
  
  

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
  
  

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
  
  

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
  
  

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
  
  

Support for Veterans

• Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
  
  

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers