Welder-Fitter

4 days ago

Barrie ON, Simcoe County, ON; Ontario, Canada Inventure Engineering & Machinery Inc. Full-time

We are hiring experienced Welder-Fitters to join our shop. In this role, you will interpret drawings and specifications, fit and weld components using a variety of techniques and materials, and help fabricate and repair custom metal parts and products to a high standard of quality and precision.

Responsibilities

  • Interpret welding process specifications
  • Operate manual, semi-automatic, and fully automated welding equipment
  • Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings, specifications, manuals, and processes
  • Examine welds and ensure they meet required standards and specifications
  • Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
  • Operate brakes, shears, and other metal shaping, straightening, and bending machines
  • Fit, braze, and torch-straighten metal
  • Determine the weldability of materials
  • Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
  • Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products

Experience & Specialization

Materials:

  • Non-ferrous materials
  • Non-metallic materials
  • Stainless steel
  • Steel, iron, and heavy metals
  • Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
  • Multipass welding

Equipment & Machinery Experience:

  • Arc welding machine

Areas of Specialization:

  • Custom fabrication
  • Structural construction
  • Factory assembly

Requirements

  • Basic security clearance
  • Own transportation required
  • Own tools required, including:
  • Standard hand tools
  • Steel-toed safety boots

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Physically demanding work
  • Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Ability to handle heavy loads (up to 23 kg / 50 lbs)

Personal Suitability

  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication