Welder‑Fitter – Custom Fabrication Specialist

About the role

Metal Fab is looking for a skilled welder‑fitter to interpret welding process specifications, operate a range of welding and cutting equipment, and fabricate or repair metal components in an industrial environment.

Key responsibilities

• Interpret welding blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine weldability and required processes.
• Operate manual, semi‑automatic and fully automated welding machines, as well as flame‑cutting and oxygen‑arc cutting equipment.
• Fit, braze, torch‑straighten, and shape metal parts using brakes, shears, and bending machines.
• Perform inspections of welds to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment.

Required profile

• Secondary school graduation (or equivalent experience) with at least 2‑3 years of welding/fitting experience.
• Physical ability to handle heavy loads (over 45 kg), stand for long periods, and perform repetitive, physically demanding tasks.
• Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and good hand‑eye coordination.

Required skills

• Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Flux‑Core Arc Welding (FCAW).
• Operation of manual, semi‑automatic and fully automated welding equipment.
• Flame‑cutting and oxygen‑arc cutting (AOC) equipment proficiency.
• Reading and interpreting welding blueprints, drawings and specifications.
• Experience with material types such as aluminum alloys, steel, iron and heavy metals.
• WHMIS certification.

What we offer

• Comprehensive health benefits including dental, vision, disability and health care plans.
• Group insurance, life insurance and long‑term care coverage.
• Free on‑site parking.