Welder Fitter

Ontario Shipyards; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Welder-Fitters to join their dynamic team. This role involves outdoor construction welding using various techniques, ensuring quality and structural integrity. You will interpret technical drawings, operate welding and cutting equipment, and maintain machinery. The company values diversity and is committed to providing equal opportunities. If you have a passion for welding and a commitment to excellence, this position offers a chance to contribute to exciting projects in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of welding experience, focusing on stick welding and fitting.
• CWB certification preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Operate various welding and cutting equipment.
• Set up and maintain welding equipment.

Skills

Stick Welding

Fitting

Flux-Core Welding

Mig Welding

Tig Welding

Tools

Welding Equipment

Flame-Cutting Equipment

Metal Shaping Machines

Job description

Heddle Shipyards is looking for Welder-Fitters to join our team!

Position Summary

Welder/Fitters conduct outdoor construction welding (FCAW or SMAW) that pass inspections according to established standards (e.g. quality, structural soundness, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Read/interpret drawings and specifications
• Operate manual and semi-automatic Stick, Flux-Core, Mig and Tig welders to fuse metal segments
• Operate manual and semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
• Repair worn parts of metal products by welding on extra layers
• Operate or assist with the use of metal shaping machines such as shears, brakes and other straightening or bending machines.
• Set up/ take down/maintain welding equipment
• Other duties as required
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Three to five years welding experience (emphasis on stick welding & fitting)
• Successfully complete a vertical weld test to HMS standards
• CWB certification is preferred but not mandatory
  
  

Heddle Shipyards is an equal opportunity employer. All applicable provincial and federal laws will be followed to ensure consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, disability or other classification protected by law. Heddle Shipyards will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection will be made on job related factors. If you require any accommodation in the application process, please contact the HR department.