Job descriptionThis full-time Stick Welder-Fitter opportunity in Waterloo offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $25.00 to $30.00, based on your expertise. You will perform shop fabrication and on-site installation of structural steel and miscellaneous metals for projects in the commercial and industrial construction sectors. This role boasts consistent straight day shifts, company-paid basic health benefits, and offers a stable work environment within a tight-knit team, allowing you to advance your career as a skilled Stick Welder-Fitter in the Waterloo area.
Advantages
- Competitive Compensation: Earn between $25.00 and $30.00 per hour.
- Consistent Straight Day Shifts: Enjoy a predictable schedule—Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Friday, 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
- Career Advancement in Construction: Benefit from mentorship, continuous development opportunities, and the chance to earn CWB tickets
- Company-paid benefits: Receive company-paid basic health and dental coverage.
- Tight-Knit, Family-Owned Environment: Benefit from working closely within a small, supportive team for a company that treats its employees like family.
- Job Security: Join a stable company that maintains an outstanding record of never laying off employees.
Responsibilities
- Primary responsibility is performing STICK welding, with additional tasks including MIG and Flux-core welding on mild steel and some stainless steel.
- Travel daily from the company site in Waterloo to various project locations across the Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge area.
- Execute roof reinforcements and other structural steel installations for the condominium market.
- Install industrial railings and structural components for Conestoga College.
- Perform shop fabrication as well as essential non-welding tasks, such as buffing, grinding, and securing railings and structures using bolts and various fasteners.
- Work collaboratively within a small, dedicated team of three, led by an experienced fabricator.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience specifically with STICK welding in a structural steel environment.
- Fitting experience at a structural steel construction site or custom fabrication shop is a strict requirement.
- Experience with Flux-core and MIG welding is considered an asset
- Have strong blueprint reading skills and proficiency operating shop equipment like cutters, grinders, and drills.
- A valid Ontario Class G Driver's License and access to a reliable personal vehicle are must-haves for traveling to job sites.
Summary
If you're a skilled Stick Welder-Fitter looking for a challenging and rewarding role in the construction industry, then this is your chance to shine. I, Ben James, would be happy to discuss this great opportunity further, but first, you must apply directly to this job posting. Submit your resume today to embark on this promising career path in Waterloo! You can also reach me with any questions at ben.james@randstad.ca.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
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