Welder/Fitter (FCAW)

Position Summary

We are looking for a skilled Welder to join our heavy fabrication team in North York, ON. This role involves performing multi-pass FCAW welding on large steel structures while ensuring all welds meet customer/UT and X-ray inspection standards. The successful candidate will work from engineering drawings and welding procedures to produce high-quality welds while maintaining strict adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Weld large steel fabrications ranging from 10,000 lbs to over 200,000 lbs according to specifications and applicable codes.
• Perform multi-pass FCAW welds, including 0.5”–1.5” multi-pass fillet welds.
• Weld plates and structural joints with material thicknesses of up to 8 inches.
• Produce welds that consistently meet UT and X-ray inspection requirements.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding procedure specifications.
• Plan and execute weld sequences to ensure proper penetration, efficiency, and weld quality.
• Safely operate overhead cranes and rigging equipment to position and move heavy weldments.
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental regulations, including CCOHS and WHMIS guidelines.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience in heavy FCAW welding.
• Experience working on large-scale or custom heavy fabrication projects.
• Knowledge of welding parameters, preheat/interpass temperatures, and filler metal selection.
• Ability to read and interpret complex fabrication drawings is considered an asset.
• Experience with large diameter wire is an asset.
• Experience with additional welding processes such as GTAW or Submerged Arc welding is an asset.
• CWB, AWS, or TSSA certifications are considered strong assets.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high-quality standards and meeting project timelines.
• Comfortable operating overhead cranes and heavy lifting equipment.
• Willingness and ability to work extended hours, including Saturdays, as required to support scheduling and production demands