Welder/Fitter

Company Description:

Liftsafe Group of Companies is a privately owned company that designs, builds, inspects and maintains lifting, material handling, and fall protection systems equipment.

Job purpose:

The purpose of this role is to join our dynamic in-house metal fabrication shop team. The role involves working on diverse projects using various materials, such as mild steel and aluminum, and utilizing state-of-the-art equipment. As outlined in this job description, the expectation is for the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications to be efficiently performed and for this individual to contribute to the overall growth of the company.

Duties and responsibilities:

The primary duties and responsibilities of the Welder/Fitter include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Fabricate components using materials like mild steel and aluminum.

- Operate Shop equipment, including forklifts, overhead cranes, and various metalworking machinery.

- Detect and report faulty equipment operation or defective materials to supervisors.

- Utilize manual or semi-automatic welding equipment, employing processes such as TIG, GMAW, MCAW, SMAW.

- Use/knowledge of fabrication hand tools for precision work.

- Monitor fitting and welding processes to prevent overheating, warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of materials.

- Reading blueprints of technical drawings

- Mechanical assembly during fabrication to ensure fit up.

- Performing other duties as assigned.

Fulfill your responsibilities by taking safety into consideration:

- Adhering to all safety protocols and guidelines.

- Report workplace hazards promptly to the Production Operations Manager.

- Ensure the proper operation and maintenance of all shop equipment.

- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

Qualifications:

- Valid CWB welding ticket - MCAW Flat or GMAW flat at a minimum.

- CWB Aluminum welding ticket(s) considered an asset.

- 10 years of experience as a fitter-welder required.

- Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and understanding shop blueprints

- Experience in custom fabrication metal shops

- Overhead crane experience.

- Strong mechanical aptitude.

- Demonstrated quality workmanship.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills.

- Proven teamwork, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

- Ability to work independently or lead jobs as required.

Physical requirements

- Standing for long periods of time

- Frequent and repetitive movement

- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

- Ability to safely operate forklift

- Able to use manual material handling device

It is the policy of The Liftsafe Group of Companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law. The Liftsafe Group of Companies welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.