Permanent Jobs in Kitchener, ON

Fitter

Job Description

This role focuses on precision fitting and fabrication work within a large industrial weld shop. You will read and interpret drawings and work orders, plan and organize fitting processes, and operate a wide range of tools and equipment to deliver highquality structural steel and sheet metal assemblies. The position requires strong welding and blueprint interpretation skills, as well as the ability to work safely and effectively in a fastpaced, industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and follow drawings, blueprints, and work orders to complete fitting and fabrication tasks accurately.
• Plan and organize the fitting process to ensure efficient workflow and highquality output.
• Select, use, and operate the correct equipment, including fabrication and welding tools, for each job.
• Preheat workpieces as required to meet welding and fabrication specifications.
• Select, use, and operate appropriate hand tools for grinding, fitting, and finishing operations.
• Perform fabrication and fitting of structural steel and sheet metal components using MIG, TIG, and flux core welding processes.
• Operate expanders, drive motors, hydraulic expanding equipment, stud tensioning equipment, hydro swage machines, metawash systems, and overhead cranes (up to 10ton capacity) to support fitting and fabrication work.
• Work inside vessels that require confined space entry permits, following all safety procedures and protocols.
• Perform pressure testing procedures to verify the integrity and performance of fabricated components.
• Operate the Tubehole Cleaning Cell using custom PC interfaces and related equipment to run blast and feltplug cleaning processes, while monitoring system performance and escalating or resolving issues as they arise.
• Safely operate overhead cranes, elevated work platforms, and forklifts (including pallet lifters, aisle pickers, and counterbalance trucks) in support of daily operations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow all safety guidelines and procedures in the weld shop.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production targets and quality standards.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of fitting and/or fabrication experience in an industrial or structural steel environment.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings.
• Strong fabrication skills, including working with structural steel and sheet metal.
• Proficiency in welding processes, including MIG, TIG, and flux core welding.
• Experience with grinding and finishing operations for fabricated components.
• Ability to select, use, and operate appropriate hand tools and fabrication equipment safely and effectively.
• Experience operating expanders, drive motors, hydraulic expanding equipment, stud tensioning equipment, hydro swage machines, and metawash systems.
• Ability to work safely in confined spaces inside vessels, including adherence to confined space entry permit requirements.
• Experience performing pressure testing procedures on fabricated components.
• Ability to operate the Tubehole Cleaning Cell using custom PC interfaces and related equipment, including monitoring system performance and resolving or escalating issues.
• Valid license or certification to operate overhead cranes with 10ton and 60ton capacity.
• Valid license or certification to operate elevated work platforms.
• Valid license or certification to operate forklifts, including pallet lifters, aisle pickers, and counterbalance trucks.
• Strong attention to detail, quality, and safety in all aspects of the work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a large industrial weld shop or similar heavy manufacturing environment.
• Comfort working with structural steel, sheet metal, and related fabrication materials.
• Ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing production requirements.
• Strong problemsolving skills when dealing with equipment, process, or quality issues.
• Willingness to work various shifts, including days, afternoons, and weekends, based on seniority and operational needs.
• Comfort using computerbased interfaces and systems to operate specialized equipment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a workplace that offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans. The organization invests in your growth through professional development opportunities, mentorship programs, and sponsorship for continuing education. You will work in an inclusive atmosphere that values new perspectives, encourages collaboration across different generations, and supports continuous learning and advancement.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large industrial weld shop with a strong focus on safety and highquality fabrication work. You will work with structural steel, sheet metal, welding equipment, grinding tools, expanders, hydraulic expanding equipment, stud tensioning equipment, hydro swage machines, metawash systems, overhead cranes, elevated work platforms, forklifts, and specialized Tubehole Cleaning Cell equipment controlled through custom PC interfaces. The position requires comfort working all shifts, with assignment to a straight shift determined by seniority. Shift options include: days (6:00 . to 4:00 ., Monday to Thursday), afternoons (4:00 . to 2:00 ., Monday to Thursday), weekend days (6:00 . to 5:00 ., Friday to Sunday, paid for 40 hours), and weekend afternoons (5:00 . to 4:00 . The environment is industrial, handson, and productionoriented, requiring appropriate workwear suitable for a weld shop and adherence to all safety procedures and personal protective equipment requirements

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Cambridge, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $74692.00 - $74692.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Cambridge, ON.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cambridge,ON.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de laviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons lexpertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de lindustrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers lAmérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions daffaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi quun programme daide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe dégalité daccès à lemploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de lâge, de la couleur, de la religion, de lorigine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de lorientation sexuelle, de lidentité de genre, de linformation génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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About Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.