Senior Fitter

Requirements

• Organization Skills and the ability to be flexible in managing changing priorities.
• Communication skills – both written and oral.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

Vacancy type

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

About the Position

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Fitter will be responsible for but not limited to: Fabricating, assembling and fitting structural steel assemblies. Rig, hoist and move materials to and from workstation. Performs crane checks daily prior to use to ensure the crane is in working condition, if applicable. Lay out reference points and symbols on the structural steel according to the blueprint. Assemble and fit metal sections and plates using tack welding, bolting or other methods. Operate welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as flux-cored arc welding. Set up and operate various equipment such as torches, drills, various clamping tools, squares, disc grinders and other hand held tools. Ensure safe work practices are adhered to and appropriate PPE is worn at all times. Mentors apprentices and junior fitters by sharing knowledge and safe work practices.

Work Location

Stoney Creek Fabrication Facility.

Position Requirements

Minimum 5 years of Fitting structural steel experience. Completion of three year apprenticeship program in Metal Fabrication or Welding an asset. Ability to read and interpret blueprints. Ability to read a tape measure in both metric and imperial. Ability to operate overhead cranes. Current or past CWB certification for FCAW, MCAW. Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures. A team player, who can interrelate and operate effectively with peers and other associates within a collegial, yet demanding, work environment.

Analytical and problem solving skills.

Compensation Package

Wage: $31.00-$40.00/Hour Vacation. Paid sick and Bereavement leaves. Flexible extended health and dental care packages. Employee Assistance Program. RRSP Matching. Profit Sharing. Employee Family Scholarship Program. Tuition support (Apprentice, Continued Education) Values in Action (ViA)- participating in charity events coordinated by employees. As well as team bonding activities. Walters Group is committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. #IND1