About Us

SMI Automation (Canada) Inc. is a full-service automation company based in Oldcastle, ON, delivering turnkey solutions for manufacturing across a wide range of industries. Operating in a highly competitive global market, we not only design and implement advanced automation systems, but also manufacture metal-based assemblies and components for sectors including Mining, Oil & Gas, Crane and Dragline, Agriculture, Machine Building, and Heavy Equipment Manufacturing.

Our capabilities span the full production process—engineering, shot blasting, stress relieving, fitting, welding, machining, non-destructive testing, and final painting—all supported by our own integrated logistics network. This end-to-end approach allows us to deliver high-value finished products to customers in many diverse industries.

SMI Automation (Canada) Inc. is seeking experienced welder to start as soon as possible. We have openings on afternoons and day shift. SMI Automation (Canada) Inc. typically operates on rotating shifts of days and afternoons. Our facility is located in Windsor, Ontario. This role is in Windsor Ontario.

The Welder is responsible for joining, fabricating, and repairing metal components using a variety of welding techniques. This role requires robust technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret blueprints and technical drawings. The Welder ensures all work meets quality, safety, and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals, and processes
- Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
- Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment
- Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
- Knowledge of welding techniques, including gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux core arc welding (FCAW), and multi-pass welding




- Able to stand for extended periods work within a fast-paced environment and have an attention for detail to ensure tight deadlines are met
- A minimum of 3 years’ Welding experience
- Must be able to speak, read, and understand English to safely follow work instructions, drawings, and safety procedures
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent
- Current welding certification
- Shop environment with exposure to noise, sparks, grinding debris, and moving equipment.
- Regular lifting, bending, kneeling, and standing for extended periods.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have an attention for detail to ensure tight deadlines are met.
- Adhere strictly to workplace health and safety legislation and company safety procedures.
- Follow all quality control processes and documentation requirements.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
- Attention to detail
- Mechanical aptitude
- Spatial awareness
- Problem-solving skills
- Teamwork and communication
- Time management and reliability
- Competitive wages
- Overtime after 40 hours per week
- A comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance and pension plan
- Opportunity to be part of a growing, diverse team

SMI Automation (Canada) Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by SMI Automation (Canada) Inc. throughout the recruitment, selection and / or interview process to applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations, please contact Human Resources and we will work with you to meet your needs

- Employment Type: Full-time

Application question(s):
- Are you open to relocating to Windsor Ontario

Experience:
- MIG welding: 3 years (preferred)
- Welding: 3 years (preferred)

Language:
- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
- CWB (preferred)

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Welder/Fabricator (Oldcastle)
🏢 SMI Automation (Canada
📍 Oldcastle