Fabricator

Job Title: Fabricator / WelderJob Description

This role involves fabricating, welding, and assembling high-quality metal components from engineered designs, blueprints, and detailed drawings. You will work with a wide range of tools, equipment, and materials to create custom machinery and unique metal products in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position offers exposure to diverse projects, continuous skills development, and the opportunity to take pride in building precision components used in demanding applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG, MIG, and flux core welding in accordance with specifications and quality standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and fabrication drawings to plan and execute work accurately.
• Operate fabrication equipment such as shears, ironworkers, drills, plasma cutters, and torches to cut and shape metal components.
• Use templates, gauges, squares, levels, and measuring tools to ensure accuracy of parts, joints, and assemblies.
• Safely operate cranes, rigging, and lift trucks to move materials and assemblies as required.
• Support production targets by working closely with supervisors and leads to meet schedules and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Complete all required documentation, records, and forms, and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) consistently.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area, adhering to all safety practices and guidelines.
• Assist with assembly, installation, and installation assembly of components and systems as needed.
• Support testing, shipping preparation, and related tasks to ensure finished products meet specifications and are ready for delivery.
• Perform grinding, sanding, drilling, saw cutting, routing, and other finishing operations on metal components.
• Fabricate sheet metal and perform metal bending, pipe bending, and cutting metal using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Use hand and power tools, including grinders, drills, saws, routers, and cutting tools, to complete fabrication tasks efficiently.
• Work in accordance with documented procedures and complete all applicable records for traceability and quality control.
• Collaborate with team members in a friendly, team-oriented environment and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

Essential Skills

• Fabrication Red Seal certification.
• Minimum 3+ years of fabrication and welding experience.
• Proficiency in TIG, MIG, and flux core welding for custom machinery and projects.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and expert mechanical skills for fabrication and installation work.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and simple layouts.
• Proficiency with fabrication hand tools, including drills, grinders, cutting tools, squares, levels, and measuring devices.
• Experience using hand and power tools such as grinders, drills, saws, routers, and other cutting tools.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure and perform basic math with a high degree of precision.
• Experience with assembly, installation, installation assembly, and working from blueprints to complete builds.
• Competence in grinding, sanding, drilling, saw cutting, cutting metal, and fabricating sheet metal.
• Experience with metal bending and pipe bending in a fabrication environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as part of daily duties.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate tasks and document work.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship, producing high-quality finished products.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience welding aluminum and steel using MIG and TIG processes is considered an asset.
• Previous or current CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau) and/or LR certification is considered an asset.
• Level C welding ticket is considered an asset.
• Forklift certification is considered an asset.
• Machining experience is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new skills and a strong desire for ongoing development.
• Friendly, team-oriented approach with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Experience working on high-end or complex projects, such as large marine or custom builds, is an advantage.

Why Work Here?

You will join a clean, well-organized, and secure manufacturing environment that invests heavily in training and skills development. The facility offers an interesting and varied scope of work, with large, long-term contracts that provide stable workload and opportunities to work on unique, high-value products. The culture emphasizes safety, teamwork, and a fun, supportive atmosphere, with many employees enjoying long-term tenure. You will benefit from opportunities for advancement and cross-training across multiple departments, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision care, life insurance, critical illness coverage, an employee assistance program, long-term disability, and an RRSP matching program.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large, open, heavy industrial manufacturing facility dedicated to producing secure, weather-tight marine closures and related products. You will work in the windows and doors department within a clean, organized plant that features individual stations for fabrication and welding. The environment includes multiple departments, providing significant cross-training opportunities and exposure to different types of work. The team is friendly and collaborative, with several long-tenured employees and some departments playing music while work is performed. The position follows a first-shift schedule, working Monday to Friday from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. Dress requirements include appropriate safety-toe work boots, long pants, and safety glasses, and you will need to bring and use a measuring tape as part of your daily tasks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chilliwack, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $60320.00/yr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chilliwack,BC.

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.