Welder/Fitter

WELDER-FITTER

Fergus, Ontario | Full-Time

Our client is seeking a Welder-Fitter to join its fabrication team in Fergus, Ontario. This role involves laying out, fitting, and welding metal components and assemblies from shop drawings, with a strong focus on quality, accuracy, and safety.

The ideal candidate has hands-on welding and fitting experience, can interpret blueprints and weld symbols, and is comfortable supporting a variety of fabrication and shop duties.

PERKS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Full-time employment.
• In-house training and certification opportunities for forklift and overhead crane operation.
• Cross-training on different fabrication equipment, processes, and workstations.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of metal fabrication projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and interpret shop drawings, weld symbols, bills of material, and welding procedures.
• Measure, mark, cut, bevel, and prepare materials for fabrication.
• Fit, align, square, and tack assemblies to specified tolerances using jigs, fixtures, clamps, and measuring tools.
• Set up and operate MIG, flux-core, stick, and TIG welding equipment according to assigned work and qualifications.
• Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other alloys within the scope of qualification.
• Complete production and repair welds, including preheat and interpass temperature control where required.
• Grind and finish welds, remove slag and spatter, and correct distortion.
• Inspect completed work and maintain quality standards in accordance with welding procedures, CWB requirements, and customer specifications.
• Record required production, welding, and material traceability information.
• Operate fabrication equipment such as saws, ironworkers, drill presses, press brakes, plate rolls, and shears as trained.
• Handle materials using forklifts and overhead cranes once trained and certified.
• Assist with surface preparation, painting, coating, equipment upkeep, and general housekeeping.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized workstation.
• Cross-train and support work at either the Fergus or Guelph plant as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of a recognized welding program, apprenticeship, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and weld symbols.
• Welding qualifications appropriate to the work, or the ability to qualify to CWB/CSA W47.1 requirements.
• Strong fitting skills and attention to dimensions, alignment, and weld quality.
• Structural or metal fabrication experience is an asset.
• Commitment to safe work practices and proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet production schedules.
• Reliability, adaptability, and willingness to learn different processes and equipment.
• Ability to perform physical shop duties, including standing, bending, kneeling, and handling materials with appropriate lifting aids.
• Willingness to work at either the Fergus or Guelph plant as operational needs require.

Forklift and overhead crane certification are not required upon hire; training and certification opportunities are provided in-house.

Please feel free to reach out to melissa.zicarelli@toptiertalentgroup.com for more information.