Job Description – Fitter/Welder/Metal Fabricator

Attendance Bonus

· $2.50 an hour attendance bonus is paid bi-weekly if employee has no un-authorized leave during that period

Canway Equipment Mfg. Inc.

Since 1986, Canway Equipment Mfg. Inc. has been manufacturing a broad range of material handling products. Canway is a family owned and operated business that continually strives to provide high quality material handling products, professional services and innovative solutions to our customers.

www.canwayequipment.com

General Summary of Responsibilities and Duties;

· Fit and assemble custom material handling equipment and rolling ladders

· Read and interpret engineered and drafted drawings, specifications, manuals and processes

· Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems

· Develop a sequence of assembly

· Develop Templates and Patterns as required

· Layout and fit material according to specifications, ensuring all tolerances are met

· Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications

· Provide back-up to other areas of the plant as required

Primary Responsibilities

· Fit and Assemble using Light Gauge Mig Welder 14ga to ¼” plate

· Rig, hoist and move materials to worksite or storage area

· Position, manipulate and install fabricated objects

· Set up and operate various metal fabricating machines such as shear, saw and ironworker

· Operate fabrication tools such as grinder, drills and cutting torches

· Perform basic machine maintenance such as blade changes, calibration, and maintaining fluid levels

· Use hand and power tools, in a safe and efficient manner, to clean cut parts

· Handle raw material and cut parts manually and using overhead crane

· Read and comprehend customer specification sheets

· Be able to anticipate the next order and stage supplies/products needed

· Organize equipment and materials to minimize downtime

o Demonstrate acceptable level of capabilities in all areas of the Plant during General Labour Rotation

· Report any conditions of concern regarding products, materials, or safety immediately to Supervisor or Production Manager

· Forklift driving if licensed

· Assist with inventories

· Housekeeping and Maintenance in all areas

Secondary Responsibilities

· Keep Work Area clean

· Miscellaneous jobs in the production area, as needed or directed

Job Requirements

Must live in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada area

· 1+ years of fitting/fabricating experience

· 1+ years Mig Welding

· CWB Certification (Preferred)

· or Apprentice working towards Metal Fabricator/Fitter Certification

· Willingness to work overtime when required

· Must be able to operate an overhead crane

· Must be able to read, comprehend and use simple mathematics; apply information gained from reading product specifications, quality instructions, and work instructions

· Follow directions and produce acceptable quality and required quantities

Education Required: High school graduate or G.E.D.

Physical Qualifications:

· Able to lift 55 pounds regularly throughout the shift

· In a one-hour period throughout the workday, approximately 45 minutes standing, 5 minutes kneeling/stooping and 10 minutes walking

· Requires good hand/eye/foot coordination

· Must be able to stand, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel and/or crouch for extended periods of time

· While performing the duties of this job, the individual is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions

· Vision: 20/20 corrected and normal hearing range

· Able to work in a non-climate controlled environment – cool in winter months and hot in the summer months

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Company events
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you live in the Hamilton, Ontario, Canada area?

Experience:

• welding: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-06-18