Fitter - Custom Steel Fabrication

**About Us**

Westpro Contract Services Ltd. is a subsidiary of **Westpro Machinery Inc.**, a leading Canadian manufacturer of mineral processing equipment. With over 37 years of experience and equipment installed in more than 20 countries, Westpro is trusted across the global mining industry for its innovation, quality, and performance.

We are currently looking for a **skilled Fitter / Welder** to join our growing production team in Puslinch, ON.

**What You’ll Do**
- Fit and weld large custom fabrications including tanks, drums, frames, and structural steel
- Perform Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) and other welding processes (GMAW, SMAW, GTAW)
- Lay out and prepare workpieces; operate cutting, grinding, and bevelling tools
- Carry out dimensional inspections using verniers, tapes, micrometers, etc.
- Assist in heavy assembly and equipment testing
- Handle materials safely and operate forklifts, hoists, and overhead cranes
- Follow safe work practices in compliance with EHS standards
- Collaborate with team members and work independently when needed
- Complete other related tasks as assigned

**What You Bring**

**Required**:

- 5+ years experience in custom steel fabrication/welding
- Proven expertise in stainless steel welding and heavy fitting
- Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Skilled in reading engineering drawings and welding specs

**Preferred**:

- Overhead Crane Certification
- Red Seal Endorsements (Welder or Metal Fabricator)
- WHMIS, First Aid & CPR Certification

**Materials & Techniques**
- Weld Positions: Flat, Horizontal, Vertical, Overhead
- Materials: Structural Steel, Stainless Steel, Plate
- Welding Processes: FCAW, GMAW (MIG), SMAW (Stick), GTAW (TIG)

**Requirements**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)
- Must be able to **reliably commute or relocate** to Puslinch, ON before starting work

**Why Join Westpro?**
- Competitive hourly rate: _$27.00-$31.00/hour_
- Monday-Friday day shift (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
- Extended health care benefits
- Be part of a highly experienced and respected team in a **global manufacturing company**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $27.00-$31.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Application question(s):

- Screener questions

1. Do you have a valid CWB?

2. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

3. How many years of Welding experience do you have?

4. How many years of Stainless-Steel Welding experience do you have?

5. How many years of Custom Steel Fabrication experience do you have?

6. Do you have a valid Forklift License?

7. Do you have a valid WHMIS Certification?

8. What is your salary expectation for this position?

9. When are you available to start?

10. Our manufacturing plant operates Monday - Friday from 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. We are located at 33 Kerr Crescent, Puslinch. Are you able to commit to this schedule and reliably commute to this location?

Work Location: In person