Welder‑Fitter – Skilled Fabrication & Structural Construction

About the role

MacDougall Steel Erectors Inc. is seeking a qualified Welder‑Fitter to join its Borden‑Carleton team. The successful candidate will perform custom fabrication and structural construction tasks in a fast‑paced, noisy industrial environment. This permanent, full‑time position offers the opportunity to work with a variety of metals and advanced welding equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Interpret welding process specifications, blueprints, drawings and manuals.
• Operate manual, semi‑automatic and fully automated welding equipment, as well as flame‑cutting and oxygen‑arc cutting machines.
• Examine welds to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Determine weldability of materials and perform hoisting and lifting operations.
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment.

Required profile

• College or CEGEP diploma in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3‑5 years of welding/fitting experience in industrial or construction settings.
• Red Seal Welder certification, First Aid and WHMIS certificates.
• Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity and ability to stand for extended periods.

Required skills

• Oxy‑acetylene welding (OAW).
• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW).
• Gas tungsten arc welding (TIG).
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW).
• Flux‑core arc welding (FCAW) and submerged arc welding (SAW).
• Operation of arc and gas welding machines, flame‑cutting and AOC equipment.
• Interpretation of welding blueprints and specifications.

What we offer

• Dental, vision, health care and disability plans.
• Group and life insurance, RRSP and long‑term care coverage.
• Paid learning and training programs.
• On‑site recreation and activities.