welder-fitter

WS & Company Ltd.; Stratford; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

Parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Disability benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

RRSP

Job summary

WS & Company Ltd. in Stratford, ON is seeking a skilled welder for permanent, full-time employment at our manufacturing site. The role involves interpreting welding specifications, operating welding equipment, reading blueprints, and inspecting welds to meet standards.

Applicants should have 3–5 years of welding experience, a secondary school diploma, and be prepared to work at the physical location with no remote option. Local transportation is required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years welding experience required.
• Must work at the physical location with no remote option.
• Secondary school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• 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 they meet standards and/or specifications.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment.
• Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organized

Team player

Punctuality

Strong work ethic

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Tools

Arc welding machine

Gas welding machine

Spot welding machine

Job description

Job details

• Location Stratford , ON N5A 3S9
• Salary 25.00 to 35.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

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

Work setting

• Manufacture

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 previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products

Type of materials

• Stainless steel
• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine
• Gas welding machine
• Spot welding machine

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking
• Disability benefits
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

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

2026-10-12

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