Welder Fitter

Are you looking to join as a potential Welder Fabricator at Stelco - Lake Erie facility in Nanticoke, Ontario, Canada.

Why Join Us?

- Competitive Benefit Wellness Package

- Cost of Living Allowance & Shift Premiums paid out hourly starting Day 1

- Guaranteed wage increases in each year of the collective agreement

- Competitive vacation entitlements and minimum 20% premium paid on vacation hours

- Productivity payment plan and/ or profit sharing plan based on Company performance and key goals

- Company paid Defined Contribution Pension Plan (RRSP) with no employee contribution required.

- Employee and Family Assistance Program available

- All Personal Protective Equipment, tools, and job training provided at no cost

Safety is the Core Value of Stelco and the individual will make Safety the #1 priority in the execution of all work activities, including monitoring contractor/vendor safety in support of work efforts.

Responsibilities

- Identify and weld different types of metals and steel;

- Work independently or in a team environment;

- Read and interpret fabrication drawings and produce rough sketches (abbreviations, symbols for welding/assembly, tolerances) and civil drawings;

- Operate job-related equipment (cut off saw, ironworker, hydraulic presses, shears, drill presses, torches, oxygen lances, pneumatic/power actuated tools, & plasma cutters);

- Fabricate and weld both small and large fabrications;

- Handle, transport, and process product and materials using equipment;

- Inspect raw materials and finished product to meet specifications;

- Operate and inspect material handling equipment (such as overhead & mobile cranes) and light mobile equipment (such as forklifts, pickup trucks);

- Assist with the maintenance or repair of equipment;

- Fit and assemble simple as well as complex assemblies;

- Good housekeeping practices at all times, to help maintain safe work areas for yourself and your coworkers.

Job Qualifications

- 456A Industrial Welder Certificate of Qualification is a strong asset

- Ability to obtain TSSA 6G certification using SMAW

- Strong print reading and fabrication skills

- Valid or previously held TSSA 6G or CWB SMAW all position certification

- Experience in SAW, FCAW, GMAW or TIG processes is preferred

- Minimum of 2 years in an industrial environment with experience in fabricating

Job Skills and Knowledge

- Temperature Tolerance: The ability to withstand extreme temperatures;

- Reaction Time: The ability to quickly respond to process upsets;

- Static Strength: The ability to exert significant muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects;

- Trunk Strength: The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time, including bending and stooping;

- Dynamic Strength: The ability to exert muscle force at intervals throughout a work shift. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue;

- Agility: The ability to negotiate different areas of the plant, including climbing stairs and ladders, and moving around barriers;

- Manual Dexterity: The ability to quickly move and react.

Work Environment

- The job is within a heavy industrial environment and you may be required to work within various areas of the facility. Depending on the area you work in, the environmental conditions may be hot, cold, dirty, dusty, wet or noisy;

- Safety is our highest priority, and safety procedures and guidelines must be adhered to at all times. This includes wearing personal protective equipment, such as hard hats, eye protection, hearing protection, respirators, flame retardant clothing and safety shoes with metatarsal protection at all times during a work shift;

- Employees work in a unionized and heavy industrial setting;

- Our Lake Erie facility operates 24 hours per day, 365 days;

- Expected work schedule is 12 hour shifts, rotating days and nights on a continental pattern;

- You may be required to work different days of the week each time you rotate shifts including weekends and holidays;

- The position requires you to work overtime as needed;

- Punctuality and attendance are extremely important to the success of the operations in general as well as contributing to an overall positive team environment.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Stelco is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.