Metal Fabricator

3 days ago

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Ontario Northland Full time
POSITION: Metal Fabricator 
REPORTS TO:     Supervisor, Diesel Shop
DEPARTMENT:    Rail Mechanical
LOCATION: North Bay
REFERENCE: E-26
RATE OF PAY:      $40.55

WHO WE ARE:
Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services.  We are a modern, forward-thinking organization focused on providing safe and reliable transportation services. ONTC has a rich history of over 120 years and strong connections to the communities we serve. With over 1000 skilled professionals, we work together to enhance transportation services and ensure that they are sustainable for future generations.  We offer a dynamic workplace culture, along with a competitive salary, excellent benefit package, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, paid personal leave days and discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services. 

ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT:
Metal Fabricators create, install, fabricate and repair alloy/metal products

MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Complete and independently plan, lay out, repair, dismantle, rebuild, maintain, install, and fabricate metal components
  • Fabricates sheet metal components such as ducts, bins, hoppers, chutes, shields, guards, ventilation systems, screens, stacks, exhaust hoods, etc.
  • Fabrication including shearing, forming, punching, drilling, grinding and welding
  • Work from blueprints, sketches, manufacturer's patterns, and construction specifications
  • Use of various types of sheet metal and substitute materials
  • Adapt to new methods, processes, material and equipment
  • Use hand tools and electric welding materials
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Certificate of Qualification from one of the following trades: (Metal Fabricator (Fitter) 437A), Welder (456A), or Construction Boilermaker (428A) or a minimum of eight years of recent, related experience (proof required)
  • 4 years of related work experience in all areas of fabrication of sheet metal components and use of required hand tools and electric welding tools
  • Valid CWB tickets would be considered a strong asset (all position SMAW CWB and FCAW CWB Qualifications)
  • Arc air back gouging and oxyacetylene cutting experience is an asset
  • Experience in heavy steel fabrication/welding or heavy equipment field repair
  • Able to work at heights
  • Ability to read blueprints and do layouts working to close tolerance
  • Possess good interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written)
  • Demonstrated ability to work in both individually and in a team environment
  • Shift work is a requirement of the position
  • Committed to Company Health and Safety
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification.

CLOSING DATE: January 11, 2026, no later than 11:59 p.m. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current cover letter and resume (provided in one document), stating reference name and number.  Visit our career website to apply:

At Ontario Northland, we are committed to employment equity.  We value the unique skills and experience each person brings to Ontario Northland and invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.
Ontario Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
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