General Labourer

Iron Bridge Fabrication Inc. is a metal fabrication company that specializes in Highway Bridge welded wide flange girders, tub girders, cable stayed bridges, truss bridges and Corten pedestrian bridges. Additionally, we excel at large custom metal fabrication and service customers in the Government, Industrial, and Agricultural sectors. Established in 2011, we have experience sustained growth since inception. We are now located in New Hamburg, Ontario (15 minutes west of Kitchener-Waterloo) in our new, purpose built, state of the art facility. We take a team approach to everything we do, both internally and with our clients. As a result, we remain on a path of continual growth.

We are looking for a bright, motivated team player to join us, and fill the role of General Labourer.

**Description of Roll**

A General Labourer is part of the production team. Involved in project discussions, communicating with the Metal Fabricators, Welders, Project Foreperson, and the Plant Manager, to produce high quality steel fabrications. The General Labourer will be work with all members of the Fabrication Team who are provided shop drawings and project specific instructions from which to perform the required tasks including layout, cutting, fitting, and welding and delivery of steel structures and components. The General Labourer works primarily under the direction of the Project Foreperson and the Plant Manager.

**Responsibilities and Duties**

As a General Labourer your duties will be based on your ability, experience and training and can include:

- Material handling using equipment you have been trained on including forklifts, side loaders, overhead cranes, service trucks and trailers
- Cutting, grinding and welding of steel components
- Measurement and layout
- Priming and painting
- Pick-ups and deliveries
- Shop and yard maintenance, organization and housekeeping
- Layout, fit and weld prefabricated components, sub-assemblies and complete structures within given tolerances and specifications.

**Qualifications and Skills**
- A positive, can-do attitude with excellent communication skills, a willingness to learn and share new ideas
- Organized, self-motivated, able to manage time efficiently
- An interest and aptitude for the trades of Metal Fabricator and or Welder
- Possess a valid G license with a clean drivers abstract
- Job related training, safety training and certificates
- Achieved a high school diploma
- Experience in a similar roll

**Opportunities**

Iron Bridge Fabrication is devoted to growth, training, and promotion from within. The General Labourer is an entry level position intended to expose the team member to the trades of Metal Fabricator and Welder. A team member that demonstrates aptitude, ability and a positive attitude will be provided training and certification safety, equipment operation, CWB welding tickets and company paid, Skilled Trades Ontario Apprenticeships in either the Red Seal Metal Fabricator or Red Seal Welder programs.

**Benefits**

Compensation:

- Competitive salary that is based on experience and ability
- Medical, dental, paramedical, drug, and long-term disability benefit plan
- Company matched RRSP contribution program
- A fun, productive and rewarding working environment
- Opportunities for growth within the company
- Employee appreciation events and awards

Hourly Rate: $22-26/hour

Pay: $22.00-$26.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- NEW HAMBURG, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person