Job Summary

Reporting to the location's Supervisor, your focus will be to perform a wide variety of MIG production welding and fabrication at our facility while ensuring production goals are achieved without compromising safety, quality or efficiency. Our ideal candidate will champion a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Be Able To

- Work one of the following shifts with a starting hourly rate of $24.03:
- 8‑hour shift: Monday‑Friday either:
- Days 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
- Afternoons 3:30 pm – 12:00 am
- 10‑hour shift: Monday‑Thursday
- Days 6:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Evenings 4:30 pm – 3:00 am

- 12‑hour shift: Friday‑Sunday

- Days 7:00 am – 8:00 pm (paid 1 hour break, which includes coffee breaks too)

- Provide a criminal background check by uploading it in "Attachment Documents" when uploading a resume or at the time of interview.
- Work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment with extremely hot materials while wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

- Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications.
- Operate MIG welding equipment to fuse metal segments using MIG processes.
- Set up parts and weld machine parameters according to blueprint and work specifications.
- Use other equipment and power tools as needed.
- Follow setup and inspection procedures.
- Adhere to company safety policies and procedures and maintain a clean and secure work area.
- Perform other duties as the supervisor deems necessary.

Education / Experience Requirements





- Minimum Grade 12 diploma (or GED).
- Minimum 1‑2 years of working experience as a welder.
- Skilled training courses on welding can be considered as an alternative for experience.
- Ability to interpret and understand engineering drawings (blueprints) and manufacturing processes.
- Ability to set up welding equipment on your own.
- Capable of using measuring instruments, gauges, etc. to check weld quality and parts.
- Able to work under minimal supervision.

Gerdau Offers Excellent Benefits Including

- HSA provided for health and dental benefits.
- Short and long term disability.
- Life and accidental life insurance.
- Company contributions toward RRSP.
- Employee Assistance Program.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

If you are vision‑impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at or

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📌 Welder (Winnipeg)
🏢 Gerdau North America
📍 Winnipeg