Fabricator

Job summary

The Fabricator is responsible for reading schematics and blueprints to fabricate metal parts and structures according to customer requests. They also perform welding, finishing, and quality control checks while assisting with general shop maintenance.

Job details

Smith Steel & Fabrication is a leading manufacturer of specialized welded steel silos and tanks. Headquartered in Atwood, Ontario, with over 50 years of experience, Smith Steel & Fabrication has a reputation for quality and on-time service. As a member of the Tri-Mach Group family of brands, we collectively deliver integrated capabilities from design, fabrication and installation, for turnkey project execution for essential industries that feed and sustain the world. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Fabricator to join our dynamic team. The Fabricator is responsible for reading & understanding schematics and blueprints and fabricating metal parts and structures per the customer request. We are looking to add someone to our team who is eager to learn, detail-orientated and a team player. Our Fabricators promotes a positive company image through safety, quality, consistency, and professionalism. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Layout (fitting) Use of brake, shear and saw Use of iron worker Welding to CWB standards Polishing/finishing welds Assist with various shop projects, including shop maintenance Fabrication of various jobs/projects Able to read blueprints/drawing/sketches Knowledge of GMP guidelines and practices Read and understand schematics and blueprints Conduct quality control checks Work closely with designers & engineers & product development Accurate and timely completion of all daily paperwork Completion of High School or equivalent Metal Fabricator/Fitter 437A or equivalent Previous 8-10 years of fabrication experience MIG welding experience. CWB tickets considered a strong asset You have a get it done attitude and are skilled at removing barriers You operate with a team spirit, not with ego; you want everyone, including yourself, to do their best work; you see your success as dependent on the success of the team You have the ability to think beyond the needs of the customer to point out errors and potential issues You are able to adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions, cope effectively with complexity and change, quickly understand and absorb new information and respond appropriately You are a straight shooter who gets to the point and can clearly communicate in both oral and written form We Look Forward to Hearing from You! We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Accommodations are available upon request during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. This role is for an existing position and is actively recruiting. Smith Steel & Fabrication does not use artificial intelligence tools when screening, assessing, and selecting candidates for hire. Hourly Wage For The Role: $24.00 - $27.00 The salary range provided in this posting is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on a number of factors, including a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location, as well as internal equity and budget considerations. TMG is committed to offering a fair, equitable, and competitive total compensation package that reflects the value each individual brings to the organization.

What you’ll do

The Fabricator is responsible for reading schematics and blueprints to fabricate metal parts and structures according to customer requests. They also perform welding, finishing, and quality control checks while assisting with general shop maintenance.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a Metal Fabricator/Fitter 437A certification. The role requires 8-10 years of previous fabrication experience and proficiency in MIG welding.

Listed skills

• Control · Preferred
• Budget · Preferred
• Execution · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Eager · Preferred
• Product Development · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred
• positive · Preferred
• Customer · Preferred
• Eager to learn · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Blueprint reading
• Schematic interpretation
• Metal fabrication
• Welding
• MIG welding
• CWB standards
• Fitting
• Brake operation
• Shear operation
• Saw operation
• Iron worker operation
• Quality control
• Polishing
• Finishing
• Shop maintenance
• GMP guidelines
• Process Piping
• Professionalism
• Willingness To Learn
• Millwrighting
• Adaptability
• Artificial Intelligence
• Automation
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Communication
• Fabrication
• New Product Development
• Operations
• Sawing
• Writing Systems
• Shear (Sheet Metal)
• Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding
• Quality Control
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Engineering
• Fabricator
• Iron / Steel Worker
• Structural Metal Preparers and Erectors
• Structural Iron and Steel Workers