Welder And Fitter

Welder

Job Description

This role involves performing high-quality welding and fitting work on large, custom industrial assemblies in a heavy fabrication environment. You will prepare materials, interpret detailed drawings and weld symbols, execute precise welds to specification, and ensure all work meets strict safety and quality standards. The position requires strong technical skills in welding and fabrication, careful attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Select appropriate welding equipment and plan the welding sequence to ensure efficient and accurate operations.
• Prepare materials by grinding, carbon arc cleaning, scale removal, or beveling to meet proper welding standards.
• Apply the correct weld size according to customer specifications and industry best practices.
• Inspect welds for defects using gauges and analysis techniques, and perform repairs as needed to maintain quality.
• Interpret drawings, weld symbols, and GD&T standards to ensure accurate fabrication and fit-up.
• Lay out, position, align, and secure components using measuring tools, clamps, and tack welds.
• Shape metal parts using arc or flame cutting equipment to meet specifications or repair damaged components.
• Perform fitting operations to assemble structural and fabricated components prior to welding.
• Use measuring tools to verify dimensions, tolerances, and alignment throughout the fabrication process.
• Coordinate closely with machining and other fabrication operations to ensure timely and accurate completion of projects.
• Handle and move large steel components safely using overhead cranes and rigging equipment, following established procedure

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in welding processes, including MIG and/or TIG welding, with the ability to produce consistent, high-quality welds.
• Experience in grinding, carbon arc cleaning, scale removal, and beveling to prepare materials for welding.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, weld symbols, and GD&T standards for accurate fabrication and assembly.
• Strong fitting skills, including layout, positioning, aligning, and securing components using measuring tools, clamps, and tack welds.
• Experience using arc or flame cutting equipment to cut and shape metal parts to specification.
• Strong mathematical and measurement skills to ensure precise dimensions and tolerances.
• Ability to inspect welds for defects using gauges and analysis techniques and to perform corrective actions when required.
• Understanding of and adherence to safety standards in a heavy fabrication and welding environment.
• Crane, hoist, and rigging awareness for safe handling of large steel components.
• CWB certification in MIG and/or TIG welding, or equivalent, is considered essential for this role.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Welding certifications are considered a strong asset.
• Experience working with aluminum materials is a bonus.
• Experience welding stainless steel and structural components is an advantage.
• Familiarity with industrial fabrication environments and large custom assemblies.
• Comfort working with overhead cranes and coordinating with machining operations.

Why Work Here?

You will join an organization that actively invests in its people and supports long-term career growth. From your first day, you have access to comprehensive health, dental, vision, employee assistance, and wellness benefits. The company also offers tuition reimbursement and provides pension, life, and disability insurance upon completion of the probationary period. You will work alongside a talented and diverse group of professionals who are dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement. The environment offers exposure to cutting-edge technologies in machining and manufacturing, giving you the opportunity to expand your skills and grow your career in a supportive, development-focused culture.

Work Environment

The role is based in a heavy fabrication shop that supports large, custom industrial assemblies. The facility includes open fabrication bays, welding stations, material preparation and cutting areas, and operates in close coordination with machining operations. Fitters and welders work with large steel components using overhead cranes and rigging equipment, and are expected to read drawings, perform accurate fit-up, and weld to specification in a fast-paced industrial setting. The work environment emphasizes strict safety and quality standards, with a focus on proper material handling and safe operation of welding and cutting equipment. The position follows a day shift schedule of 7:00 . to 3:30 ., with the potential to start at 6:00 . once training is complete. Dress typically aligns with industrial fabrication work, including appropriate protective clothing and personal protective equipment suitable for welding, grinding, and working around heavy machinery.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Windsor, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $32.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Windsor,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 l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. 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 qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco:
Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):
Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

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.