Professional Welder & Structural Steel Erector / Installer

Job summary

Fabricate and weld structural steel and metal components in shop and field settings, interpreting drawings and preparing members for assembly. Erect and install structural steel and miscellaneous metals on job sites, including rigging, crane coordination, mechanical connections, and safe work at heights.

Job details

About Weld Plus: Weld Plus is a steel fabrication and field services company based in North York, operating across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). We handle structural steel framing, miscellaneous metal fabrication, in-house engineering support, and on-site field erection for commercial, industrial, and utility infrastructure projects. Our work covers everything from heavy carbon steel framing and stairs to specialty aluminum buswork for power utilities. We focus on strict engineering compliance, safety, and executing work correctly from shop fabrication to final site installation. Role Description: We are actively hiring experienced tradespeople for two key roles: Professional Welders (Shop Fabrication & Field) and Structural Steel Erectors / Metal Installers (On-Site Assembly). Candidates can apply for either specialty or a dual shop/field role based on their qualifications. Role A: Professional Welder (Shop & Field) Key Responsibilities: Execute structural welding in shop and field environments in accordance with standard CSA W47.1 requirements. Perform multi-process welding (Stick/SMAW, MIG/GMAW, TIG/GTAW, FCAW) across carbon steel, stainless steel, specialty aluminum, and alloys. Read and interpret structural steel blueprints, fabrication drawings, and weld symbols. Lay out, fit, cut, gouge, and prep structural members, including beams, columns, HSS framing, mezzanines, catwalks, stairs, and handrails. Assist with on-site field erection, fit-ups, crane sequencing, structural tie-ins, and modifications on live job sites. Role B: Steel Erector/ Metal Installer (Field Erection) Key Responsibilities: Unload, position, align, and erect structural steel members (columns, beams, HSS framing, open web steel joists, decking) according to erection drawings. Install miscellaneous metals including commercial staircases, handrails, guardrails, catwalks, platforms, and access steel. Perform field rigging, signal mobile/overhead cranes, and guide load placement during erection sequencing. Execute mechanical connections (bolting, torquing, alignment) and field prep for structural tie-ins. Adhere strictly to fall protection protocols, participate in daily safety meetings, and maintain 100% safety compliance at heights. Qualifications & Requirements: Work Authorization: Valid legal authorization to work in Ontario, Canada. Mandatory Credentials (By Role): For Welders: Active CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau) certification for structural welding is required. TSSA tickets are a strong asset. For Erectors: Active Working at Heights certification is mandatory. Aerial Work Platform (AWP) and Rigging tickets are assets. Technical & Trade Experience: Hands-on trade experience in steel fabrication, fit-ups, or site erection; ability to read structural drawings and erection plans. Mobility & Safety: Valid driver's license with reliable transportation to report to job sites across Toronto and the GTA. How to Apply: Click Apply and indicate whether you are applying for the Welder, Erector, or Dual Shop/Field role. Please upload your resume along with copies of your active CWB or Working at Heights certifications.

What you’ll do

Fabricate and weld structural steel and metal components in shop and field settings, interpreting drawings and preparing members for assembly. Erect and install structural steel and miscellaneous metals on job sites, including rigging, crane coordination, mechanical connections, and safe work at heights.

Requirements

Candidates need hands-on experience in steel fabrication, fit-ups, or site erection, and the ability to read structural drawings and erection plans. Welders must hold active CWB structural welding certification; erectors must hold active Working at Heights certification, and all candidates need legal authorization to work in Ontario and reliable transportation.

Listed skills

• Structural Drawing Interpretation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Structural Welding
• SMAW
• GMAW
• GTAW
• FCAW
• Blueprint Reading
• Steel Fabrication
• Metal Fitting
• Structural Steel Erection
• Rigging
• Crane Signaling
• Bolting And Torquing
• Fall Protection
• Field Installation
• Structural Drawing Interpretation

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Security & Safety