Fitter

Fabrication Fitter / Welder-Fitter

Location: Windsor, ON

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Shift: Days and Afternoons

Pay: $22/hr -$28/hr with a $2 premium

Department: Fabrication

Reports To: Weld Shop Supervisor

Job Overview

We are currently looking for an experienced Fabrication Fitter / Welder-Fitter to join our fabrication team. The successful candidate will be responsible for fitting, assembling, aligning, and preparing metal components and structures according to engineering drawings, welding procedures, and quality standards.

This is a hands-on opportunity for someone with strong fabrication experience who can accurately interpret blueprints, perform fit-up, and work effectively in a heavy manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and work instructions.
• Fit, align, position, and assemble structural steel, plate, and custom metal components.
• Set up components using jigs, fixtures, clamps, and other fabrication equipment.
• Use hand and power tools including grinders, drills, saws, torches, files, and chisels.
• Measure components using tape measures, squares, levels, calipers, and micrometers.
• Perform tack welding where qualified and permitted.
• Prepare joints for welding through cleaning, grinding, beveling, and proper fit-up.
• Check dimensions, alignment, and fit-up before final welding.
• Identify and report quality issues or non-conformances.
• Work closely with welders, supervisors, and quality personnel to meet production requirements.
• Assist with rework, repairs, and modifications as required.
• Follow production schedules, work orders, and shop priorities.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and follow all applicable safety procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and identify better ways to manufacture parts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of fabrication fitting or welder-fitter experience , preferably in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols .
• Solid understanding of fabrication methods, joint preparation, fit-up, and weld distortion control.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and spatial awareness.
• Ability to perform shop math and measurement conversions.
• Experience using precision measuring tools.
• Experience with structural steel, pressure components, or custom fabrication is an asset.
• Forklift and overhead crane experience is an asset.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Trade certification in metal fabrication or a related field is an asset.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand English for safe communication and interpretation of drawings and procedures.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages
• Overtime after 40 hours per week
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Critical care
• Pension plan
• Full-time, permanent employment
• Opportunity to join a growing and diverse team

Working Conditions

This is a hands-on shop-floor position involving regular standing, lifting, bending, kneeling, grinding, and working around noise, sparks, metal debris, and moving equipment. PPE and strict adherence to safety procedures are required.

If you have strong fabrication and fit-up experience and are looking for a long-term opportunity in a heavy manufacturing environment, we’d like to hear from you.

HOW TO APPLY

Email your resume at [email protected]