Welder-fitter
The welder-fitter is responsible for interpreting specifications and blueprints to fabricate or repair metal parts using various welding and cutting equipment. They must examine welds to ensure they meet quality standards and perform minor repairs on welding machinery.
- On-site
- Hamilton, ON
- Posted Aug 21, 2026
- Apply by Sep 20, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Durée de l'emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 30 to 40 hours per week Education: Expérience: Education Other trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience Work setting Industrial 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 Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC) Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products Operate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment Type of materials Aluminum alloys Stainless steel Steel, iron and heavy metals Welding techniques Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG) Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) Flux core arc welding (FCAW) Area of specialization Custom fabrication Pressure vessels Security and safety Basic security clearance Transportation/travel information Own transportation Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Manual dexterity Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination Standing for extended periods Own tools/equipment Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Organized Team player Punctuality Hardworking Screening questions Are you currently a student? Do you have experience working in this field? Employment terms options Early morning Experience 7 months to less than 1 year Employment terms options Evening Shift Morning Night Day Weekend Overtime required Overtime available Health benefits Disability benefits Health care plan
What you’ll do
The welder-fitter is responsible for interpreting specifications and blueprints to fabricate or repair metal parts using various welding and cutting equipment. They must examine welds to ensure they meet quality standards and perform minor repairs on welding machinery.
Requirements
Candidates must have a trade certificate or diploma and between 7 months to 1 year of experience. Proficiency in multiple welding techniques (SMAW, TIG, MIG, FCAW) and the ability to handle heavy loads in a fast-paced environment are required.
Benefits
• Disability Benefits • Health Care Plan
Listed skills
- Attention to detailPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- SMAW
- GTAW (TIG)
- GMAW
- FCAW
- Blueprint Reading
- Custom Fabrication
- Pressure Vessel Fabrication
- Flame-cutting
- Brazing
- Soldering
- Metal Fitting
- Arc-air Cutting
- Equipment Maintenance
- Manual Dexterity
- Attention To Detail
- Hand-eye Coordination
Job areas
- Trades
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Construction
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 20, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level