welder-fitter

Kaiser Industries Ltd; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Port Coquitlam is seeking a skilled welder for a full-time position. The ideal candidate will operate various welding equipment, read schematics, and ensure welds meet specified quality standards. This role requires strong technical skills and experience with heavy metals. Competitive pay is available in a stable work environment.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Parking available

Qualifications

• Experience with steel, iron, and heavy metals.
• Ability to operate various welding techniques.
• Knowledge of custom fabrication and structural construction.

Responsibilities

• Interpret welding process specifications.
• Operate welding equipment and machinery.
• Examine welds for quality and compliance.

Skills

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 manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment

Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal

Operate hoisting and lifting equipment

Perform routine maintenance work

Education

First Aid Certificate

Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Aerial lift and aerial work platform Certification

Tools

Arc welding machine

Gas welding machine

Torches

Job description

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Employer details Kaiser Industries Ltd

Job details

• Location: Port Coquitlam , BC V3C 6R8
• Salary: 30.00 to 40.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment Full time

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

Work setting

• Commercial
• Institutional
• Manufacture

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 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 weldability of materials
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
• Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
• Help medical examiner in charge
• Operate mobile and tower cranes to lift, move, position or place equipment and materials
• Operate gantry cranes to load and unload ship cargo at port side
• Operate bridge or overhead cranes to lift, move and place plant machinery and materials

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Aerial lift and aerial work platform Certification

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

• Resistance, spot or seam
• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
• Plasma arc welding (PAW)
• Fusion welds
• Stud
• Tubular

Type of cranes

• Gantry crane, fixed or limited mobility

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine
• Butt or seam resistance welding machine
• Gas welding machine
• Torches
• Industrial, commercial and institutional

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Structural construction

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Safety harness
• Gloves
• Mask
• Face shield
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking
• Accurate
• Reliability
• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Parking available

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-12-10

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.