Welder/Fitter (FCAW)

3 days ago

Toronto, ON, Canada The New Era Group Full-time $52,000 - $76,000 Contract

We are looking for a skilled Welder to join our heavy fabrication team in North York, ON. This role involves performing multi-pass FCAW welding on large steel structures while ensuring all welds meet customer/UT and X-ray inspection standards. The successful candidate will work from engineering drawings and welding procedures to produce high-quality welds while maintaining strict adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Weld large steel fabrications ranging from 10,000 lbs to over 200,000 lbs according to specifications and applicable codes.
  • Perform multi-pass FCAW welds, including 0.5”–1.5” multi-pass fillet welds.
  • Weld plates and structural joints with material thicknesses of up to 8 inches.
  • Produce welds that consistently meet UT and X-ray inspection requirements.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding procedure specifications.
  • Plan and execute weld sequences to ensure proper penetration, efficiency, and weld quality.
  • Safely operate overhead cranes and rigging equipment to position and move heavy weldments.
  • Follow all health, safety, and environmental regulations, including CCOHS and WHMIS guidelines.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

  • Minimum 4 years of experience in heavy FCAW welding.
  • Experience working on large-scale or custom heavy fabrication projects.
  • Knowledge of welding parameters, preheat/interpass temperatures, and filler metal selection.
  • Ability to read and interpret complex fabrication drawings is considered an asset.
  • Experience with large diameter wire is an asset.
  • Experience with additional welding processes such as GTAW or Submerged Arc welding is an asset.
  • CWB, AWS, or TSSA certifications are considered strong assets.
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining high-quality standards and meeting project timelines.
  • Comfortable operating overhead cranes and heavy lifting equipment.
  • Willingness and ability to work extended hours, including Saturdays, as required to support scheduling and production demands