Weld Shop Assistant

About Cambridge Pro Fab Inc.

Cambridge Pro Fab Inc. is a family-owned Canadian manufacturing company proudly serving the Power Generation industry for more than 36 years. As a North American leader in the supply of steel ducting for oil, gas, and coal projects, we deliver fabrication services that are reliable, predictable, and flexible—while consistently maintaining the highest quality standards.

About the Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Weld Shop Assistant (WSA) to join our team on Day Shift for an upcoming project at our Cambridge site beginning February 2.

This position will focus on tasks such as insulating, lining, general material handling, housekeeping, and assisting production teams.

The successful candidate will complete a 1-month training period at our Brantford facility (84 Shaver St. Brantford, ON) before transitioning to the Cambridge site (90 Industrial Road. Cambridge, ON).

If you are reliable, have transportation, safety-driven, and looking for consistent work in a supportive manufacturing environment, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

What Cambridge Pro Fab can Offer to you:

• Safe Work Culture
• RRSP Matching
• Superior Co-Paid Company Benefit package
• Education Assistance
• Boot & Clothing Allowance
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Company Events
• Strong Community Involvement

About the Position:

The role of a Weld Shop Assistant is to assist with the fabrication of our products by performing basic yet important tasks that are essential in keeping production moving in the steel fabrication shop. Duties include operating basic hand tools, insulating and lining for our final finish, and assisting machine operators, fitters/welders, shippers/receivers, etc. Housekeeping and grinding are key components of this physically demanding job.

Hours of Work:(Monday - Thursday) 6:00am to 4:30pm Total of 40 Hours.

What will you be doing:

• Use of basic hand tools
• Cut and install insulation and liners.
• Follow directions
• Follow Safe work practices (BBO success)
• Properly fill out timecards when they change job numbers
• Use crane - only simple single hoist lifts when trained.
• Keep up with a fast-paced environment
• Use 10 minutes clean up every day
• Work in compliance with the provision of the Act and the regulations and all applicable legislation
• Operate equipment in a safe and professional manner
• Use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing that is required to be used or worn
• Follow all health and safety rules and regulations
• Accountable for the quality and efficiency of work performed
• Lift and carry heavy objects including materials, supplies and equipment
• Clean up debris, materials and equipment around the worksite (ex. Washrooms, office, lunchroom and yard when required including sweeping floors, mopping etc.)
• Remove garbage
• Move material to racks, storage and Stores
• Clean/prep of material (ex. Grinding, Surfox cleaning, caulking and polishing)
• Painting
• Shipping and receiving activities
• Assist others as necessary
• Maintain adequate attendance

What you bring to Cambridge Pro Fab Inc.

• Basic reading and writing skills
• Able to perform physically demanding work
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to measure with a tape measure accurately
• Able to operate basic hand tools and equipment
• Ability to learn and apply new teachings, obtaining weld certifications as required
• Some of your own tools (minimum requirement)
• Able to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs as needed
• Safety conscious work habits.
• Effective communication skills (both written & verbal).
• Accountable and able to work in a team or with minimum supervision
• Willing to work different shifts and extra hours as required

NOTE: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We kindly request no phone calls and no agency solicitations.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Do you have reliable transportation to get to work (as we are not a bus route)?

Experience:

• general labourer: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person