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Welder Fitter

Welder Fitter

Heddle Shipyards • Hamilton, ON, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Ontario Shipyards is looking for Welder-Fitters to join our team!

Job Summary:

As a Welder-Fitter, you will fabricate, assemble, and weld structural metal components for vessel construction and repair. Your responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, measuring, cutting, shaping, and fitting metal parts while ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will operate specialized tools, select appropriate welding methods, and inspect work for accuracy and quality.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

  • Strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines for operational safety.
  • Conduct pre-use inspections of tools and equipment to ensure they are in safe working condition.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials, plan work sequences, and optimize metal cutting and welding efficiency.
  • Construct patterns and templates, lay out reference points, and mark heavy metal components according to specifications.
  • Cut, shape, fit, and assemble structural metal components using various welding and fabrication techniques.
  • Rig, hoist, and transport materials within the worksite, ensuring proper handling and storage.
  • Proficiency in working with various metal-cutting and welding processes and techniques.
  • Operate heavy-duty metalworking machines, including brake presses, shears, cutting torches, grinders, drills, and CNC equipment, to cut, bend, punch, and shape metal components.
  • Maintain accurate records of work performed, to support quality control and project documentation.
  • Demonstrate flexibility to meet deadlines, proactively identifying and addressing potential delays while proposing solutions to management.
  • Collaborate and assist colleagues with daily operational needs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or requested to support operations.

Requirements:

  • Strong commitment to safety and strict adherence to safety protocols.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent (Preferred).
  • Possess 2+ years of hands-on fitting/welding experience in construction or maintenance settings.
  • A CWB certification is required.
  • Previous experience in ship repair is considered an asset.
  • SMAW all-position certification is preferred.
  • Experience in FCAW, and GMAW processes is preferred.
  • Familiarity with layout tools is considered an asset.
  • Understanding crane signals and terminology is considered an asset.
  • A valid Red Seal Trade Certification 437A or 456A is considered an asset.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions precisely.
  • Must have adequate physical fitness to fulfill demanding tasks with a willingness to work in various weather conditions year-round.

Ontario Shipyards is an equal opportunity employer. All applicable provincial and federal laws will be followed to ensure consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, disability or other classification protected by law. Ontario Shipyards will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection will be made on job-related factors. If you require any accommodation in the application process, please contact the HR department.


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