Fit and Weld - Fitter Welder

Tigercat | MacDonald Steel • Cambridge, ON

3d • CA$28 - CA$36 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Fitter Welder, you are responsible for welding metal components to form a final product that is dedicated to the rugged and challenging terrain of the forestry industry. To excel in this role, you will have experience in both fitting and welding metal components to produce high-quality fabricated products. Precision, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment are essential.

Requirements

• Experience in both fitting and welding metal components
• Adapt to a changing work environment, competing demands, and be able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events
• Required to read and interpret welding blueprints, drawing specifications, procedures, and work instructions
• Assembly welding tasks require collaboration with coworkers, effective communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to make sound decisions when working on projects that involve multiple team members
• Physical requirements include standing, climbing, kneeling, and bending while welding for extended periods of time
• Extreme temperature exposure to weather changes (heat)

Nice To Haves

• Experience measuring and fabricating metal components using various tools and equipment without jigs and fixtures
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints to determine welding requirements for prototypes and custom products
• Measure and fabricate metal components accurately using various tools and equipment, with minimal or no jigs and fixtures
• Ensure proper materials are selected for each job to weld together metal components
• Follow safety protocols and wear prescribed personal protective equipment to prevent injuries
• Operate lifting devices, such as cranes (overhead and/or jib), to complete large welding jobs
• Ensure welding machines are properly calibrated
• Inspect welds to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications
• Repair and rework welds as needed
• Communicate with supervisors to ensure production schedules are met

Benefits

• Family-Oriented Company with social events, BBQs, and pizza parties
• Competitive Wages and Profit Sharing
• RRSP Matching Program
• Skills Development and Training Reimbursement
• Company-Paid Healthcare Benefits and EAP (including massages, physiotherapy, vision coverage)
• Active Social Committee with events like annual family picnic, Christmas parties, theatre events, sporting events, family outings, and discounted attraction prices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed