Fabricator
JGW Machine Limited is one of Ontario's leading metal fabricators, manufacturing a wide variety of metal components for customers across Ontario and worldwide. Our clean, modern, highly automated 106,000 square foot facility is strategically located in Southwestern Ontario. At JGW Machine Limited, our capabilities include engineering and design, machining, tooling, and complete quality control. Process capabilities include laser welding, CNC machining, production welding, metal spinning, powder coat painting, finishing, and assembly services. We ship metal components, weldments, and full assemblies globally. JGW Machine Limited has a tradition of delivering high-quality, tight-tolerance metal fabricated products at competitive prices.
Incentives:
- Competitive wages
- Stable, full-time 40/hr week with opportunity for overtime
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Company-provided uniforms
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Fabricator to join our production team. This role involves bending, forming, and shaping metal components according to work orders and blueprints using a variety of specialized fabrication machines. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with structural metal forming, machine setup, and quality control in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate machines to bend metal structural shapes including bars, rods, angles, pipes, and tubes to specified angles or contours
- Operate machines such as Ercolina (Top Bender up to 2-3/8” OD) and Tauring (coil-type bender)
- Perform machine setups with multiple bend profiles in one part
- Review work orders, blueprints, or drawings to determine specifications, materials, and setup requirements
- Retrieve materials and fabricate parts per job specifications
- Inspect finished work visually and with measuring tools (tape rule, calipers, gauges) to ensure quality standards
- Package finished components for shipping and install protective devices as needed
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
- Perform troubleshooting as necessary to resolve issues during fabrication
- Follow ISO quality standards and safety protocols at all times
- Perform other related tasks as assigned by Supervisor or Manager
- Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with a willingness to work overtime
Skill Factors:
- Safe and efficient use of shop machinery
- Experience with machine setups and multiple fabrication processes
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints
- Skilled in CNC production environments
- Strong understanding of various metal types and fabrication techniques
- Proficient in measuring components to specifications
- Strong teamwork and communication abilities
- Self-motivated with minimal supervision
- Ability to work to budget, schedule, and labor targets
Effort Factors:
- Commitment to maintaining high-quality production standards
- Ability to manage and interpret information from multiple sources
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team
- Hands-on, result-oriented, and able to mentor others as needed
- Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and performing physical tasks such as bending, crouching, and kneeling
- Able to stand for extended periods and work in warm conditions during summer months
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Technical training through college or trade school is an asset
- Minimum 3 years’ experience with fabrication shop equipment
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in metalworking preferred
- Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations
Shift Details:
This is a full-time day shift position. Hours and schedule will be discussed during the interview.
Location:
This position is located in Princeton, Ontario, just 25 minutes from Kitchener/Cambridge and 10 minutes from Brantford.
How to Apply:
Please apply directly by sending your resume. We look forward to reviewing your application!
If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of contact and we will make appropriate arrangements.
For more information, visit our website: www.jgwmachine.com
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
JGW Machine Limited will accommodate candidates under the AODA legislation in all aspects of the hiring process. JGW Machine Limited will consider for employment all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or ancestry. Please notify us if accommodation is required.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Extended health care
Schedule:
- Day shift
Application question(s):
- Do you have technical training through college or trade school?
- Do you have working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations?
- Do you have reliable transportation to Princeton, ON?
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Experience:
- Metal fabrication: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
