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Metal Fabricator/Welder

Lunenburg, NS

ABCO Industries Inc http://www.abco.ca

Posting Last Updated March 31, 2026

Overview Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, the Fabricator/Welder will be a key member of the manufacturing team at ABCO. Responsible for working safely, the Fabricator/Welder will fabricate metal structures and equipment using; sheet, plate, structural shapes, shafting, gearing, sprockets, chain, drive motors and belting. They will operate powered machinery including; rolls, shears, brakes, punch press, iron worker, cut-off saw, pipe threader, coping machine, pipe & tube bender.

Duties & Responsibilities

Typical Workday

- Ensuring efficiency in completing their work while meeting targeted hours for each task.
- Reading shop and installation drawings while completing shop testing for manufactured equipment, diagnosing faulty operation, and undertaking corrective repair.
- Working with on aluminum and stainless steel, using both MIG and TIG equipment.
- Responsible for in-field erection, adjustment, testing and repairs of manufactured equipment.
- Conducting cutting, burning and welding which will include the use of oxy-acetylene & plasma equipment, manual & semi-automatic welding equipment. Following company rules, policies and procedures.
- Following required standards and tests established by the Canadian Welding Bureau – Code W47.1,W47.2 the NS Department of Labour and other standards as required by agencies such as Lloyds, ABS etc. and sanitary requirements of the food processing industry.
- Remaining up-to-date regarding developments and techniques applicable to the trade.
- Promoting culture of quality, continual improvement and innovation.

Skills & Qualifications

- 1 – 2 years experience in stainless steel or aluminum fabrication.




- Welding diploma preferred.
- CWB certification preferred.
- Ability to read and communicate in English.
- Safety conscientious.
- Ability to complete basic math calculations.
- Flexibility to work overtime which may be early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Hold a valid drivers’ license.
- Available for occasional travel.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Working Conditions

Work Environment

- On-site.
- Monday – Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm.
- Early morning, evenings and weekends as required.
- Majority of time in fabrication shop setting.
- Exposure to loud noise, dust, moving & vibrating machinery, heavy equipment, confined spaces, electricity and heights.
- Collaborating with various departments.
- Training/mentorship provided.

Compensation $22.00-$34.39/hour

- Paid vacation.
- Overtime available at time and a half.
- Banked time program.
- Company Profit Sharing.
- Matching Pension Program.
- Comprehensive Extended, Health & Dental Benefits.
- 1 additional ‘flex' day each year.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Virtual Care.
- Training & education opportunities.
- Employee social events.
- Long term service awards.
- Free in office parking.
- Employee materials purchase program.
- Boot allowance.
- Tool allowance.
- Risk pay/height pay.
- Road pay.

To Apply Please submit your resume to [email protected] referencing Fabricator/Welder.

ABCO is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for your interest however only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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