Metal Fabricator (Fitter)

MWS Solutions Inc. is a leading multi trade construction company that specializes in miscellaneous metals and structural steel fabrication, millwrighting, rigging and iron working, electrical, mechanical pipe fitting & fabrication.

We are looking for a talented and experienced Metal Fabricator to join our Fabrication Department. Wage is negotiable and based on the skill, knowledge and experience that the candidate can demonstrate.

We are looking for proven experience with fitting and welding handrails, staircases, mezzanines, ladders and structural steel. Blue print reading experience is also anessential requirement of this job.

We can offer experience using ironworkers, brake press, shear, jib and bridge cranes.

Duties:

• Lay out, cut and fabricate structural steel, plate, and miscellaneous ferrous and non-ferrous metals including mezzanines, staircases, and handrails.
• Assemble and fit metal sections and plates together to form complete units or sub-units such as frames, plates, girders and chutes that are used later in the assembly process.
• Fasten the fitted assembly completely by welding and bolting as required.
• Perform self-check method to ensure quality ("right-the-first-time").
• Use material handling and rigging, hoisting and lifting equipment to move materials and completed assemblies.
• Manage your time and work accordingly so that all assigned jobs are completed within the estimated time given.
• Weld products according to approved procedures and ensure internal quality measures are applied.
• Use tools and equipment such as plate rollers, press brakes, saws, iron worker, plate shears, plasma cutters, oxy-fuel cutting torches, grinders and drills to bend, cut, punch, drill or form metal components.
• Pass all on all required MWS welding procedures in accordance with testing requirements set out by CWB.
• Organize and maintain cleanliness of equipment and work area in a professional and safe manner.
• Perform some lifting as required.
• Follow all safety rules prescribed by H&S legislation and MWS Solutions Inc.

Skills:

• Be able to visualize in three-dimensions, good coordination, mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity and the ability to perform work-related mathematical calculations.
• Read and Interpret fabrication drawings and specifications.
• Select the right materials for the job.

Qualifications:

• Red Seal Metal Fabricator (Fitter), or can sufficiently demonstrate equivalent experience.
• Experience with fabrication of miscellaneous metals fabrication including handrails, staircases, platforms, and catwalks is required.
• Experience in structural steel fabrication is preferred.
• Experience with fabrication of miscellaneous metals fabrication including handrails, staircases, platforms, and catwalks is preferred.
• Experienced in GMAW, MCAW, FCAW and GTAW welding processes.
• Current or prior certification using a forklift and telehandler preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kitchener, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Blueprint Reading: 3 years (required)
• Fitting: 3 years (required)
• Structural steek fabrication: 3 years (required)
• MIG welding: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• CWB Certification - Past or Present (preferred)

Work Location: In person