Welder / Fitter

W3Global; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after probation

Job summary

W3Global in Mississauga is seeking a skilled Welder/Fitter to manufacture and fabricate finished metal products, interpret blueprints, and perform high-quality MIG and TIG welding across various positions and materials.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of welding experience, a welding diploma, and strong blueprint reading skills; you will work in a fast-paced shop, ensuring weld integrity, precise measurements, and safe operation of tools and PPE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of welding/manufacturing experience.
• Diploma in welding required; CWB certification preferred.
• Proficient reading blueprints, schematics, and work orders.
• Strong MIG/TIG welding knowledge and heat distortion awareness.
• Fluent English communication; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret fabrication blueprints, schematics and drawings.
• Perform MIG and TIG welding on mild steel and alloys in multiple positions.
• Inspect welds, check tolerances, and ensure specification compliance.
• Maintain welding equipment and perform basic shop maintenance.
• Uphold safety protocols and use PPE at all times.

Skills

Blueprint reading

MIG welding

TIG welding

Metal fitting

Manual dexterity

English communication

Education

College/technical welding diploma

CWB certification (preferred)

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Welder / Fitter to join our fast-paced team. In this role, you will manufacture and fabricate finished metal products, interpret blueprints, and perform high-quality welding across various positions and materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabrication & Assembly: Read and interpret fabrication blueprints, schematics, and drawings of large complicated fabrications. Lay out, position, align, and secure parts prior to welding using measuring tools like squares, calipers, and rulers.
• Welding Operations: Perform MIG, TIG welding on mild steel, and other alloys in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Quality & Testing: Conduct tests and inspections to evaluate weld quality, check tolerances, and ensure compliance with specifications using straightedges and templates.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform basic maintenance, troubleshoot breakdowns, and maintain tools and welding equipment.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain a safe work environment, adhere to all company health and safety regulations, and properly use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of related experience in welding, manufacturing, and metal fitting.
• Education: College or technical trade school diploma in welding is required. CWB certification is highly preferred.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficient in reading and understanding blueprints, engineering schematics, and work orders.
• Strong knowledge of MIG, TIG (GTAW).
• Needs to understand heat distribution in reference to distortion of product.
• Solid mathematical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and manual dexterity.
• Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, stand for extended periods, and handle heavy loads (up to 50 lbs) in a physically demanding shop environment.

Compensation & Work Conditions

• Environment: Noisy, dusty, fast-paced shop/plant environment with potential for overtime as required.
• Benefits: Benefits after probation period.