Company Overview

Channel Industrial Group, a family run business with over 30 years of experience is honored to have received the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury 2024 Economic Development Award for our contributions to industry innovation and community growth. We are a Canadian based leader in design and fabrication of custom metal products located in the heart of Bradford, Ontario.

Our continuous growth has led to the recent upgrade of our state of the art facility with late model and large capacity machining centers. We serve a wide range of business sectors, offering our employees the opportunity to work on a diverse and exciting array of projects. If you're seeking a dynamic and collaborative environment where personal growth is encouraged and development is supported, we invite you to join our team.

For more information about Channel Industrial Group, please visit our website at https://www.channelind.com/

Job Summary The Custom Fabrication Welder is responsible for completing high-quality welding on custom steel components and fabricated assemblies in accordance with fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and applicable welding requirements. The work includes multi-pass welding, tack welding, grinding, and weld finishing on a variety of custom and heavy steel fabrications.

Reporting to the Welding Supervisor, the Welder will work closely with fitters and other production team members throughout the fabrication process. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on welding experience, be confident working from fabrication drawings, and consistently produce quality welds while following established safety and shop procedures.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform GMAW, FCAW, and MCAW welding on custom steel components and fabricated assemblies in accordance with fabrication drawings, weld symbols, welding procedures, and quality requirements.
- Complete tack welding, multi-pass welding, grinding, and weld finishing as required to support fabrication and final assembly.
- Read and interpret fabrication drawings and weld symbols, and set up welding equipment to suit the material, joint configuration, welding position, and job requirements.




- Inspect completed welds for workmanship and visible defects, and identify any fit-up, material, drawing, or welding concerns before the work proceeds to the next stage.
- Safely operate overhead cranes and use proper rigging practices to move, position, and stage heavy steel components and fabricated assemblies.
- Work closely with fitters, supervisors, and other production team members to support efficient workflow, quality requirements, and on-time completion of work.
- Accurately clock in and out of assigned work orders and follow established shop procedures for production tracking.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area while following OHSA requirements, company safety procedures, and proper PPE practices at all times.

Required Qualifications

- Minimum 5 years of welding experience in custom steel fabrication, structural steel, plate fabrication, or similar heavy manufacturing workplace.
- Valid CWB welding certification, with demonstrated experience in GMAW, FCAW, and MCAW multi-pass welding.
- Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and welding instructions and use them to complete work to specified dimensions and requirements.
- Demonstrated knowledge of weld quality requirements, joint preparation, fit-up, distortion control, and safe welding practices.
- Strong measuring and basic math skills for confirming dimensions, weld preparation, and fabrication requirements.
- Experience operating overhead cranes and using basic rigging practices, or willingness to complete required company training.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills, with a consistent commitment to producing quality welds and following established shop procedures.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with fitters, supervisors,



and other production team members while following established safety and shop procedures.

Assets

- Experience with additional welding processes such as SMAW, SAW, or GTAW/TIG.
- Aluminum welding experience.
- Fitting experience in a structural steel, plate fabrication, or heavy manufacturing environment.
- Forklift or overhead crane certification.
- Red Seal Welder certification or other recognized trade certification.
- Knowledge of steel grades, welding procedures, and heavy fabrication practices.
- Experience using JobBOSS² or another ERP/work-order tracking system.

What We Offer

- Stable full-time employment with an established industrial fabrication and machining company.
- Exposure to a wide range of custom manufacturing projects, technical drawings, and customer requirements.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including dental care, extended health care, vision care, life insurance, company events, and on-site parking.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation Channel Industrial Group is committed to providing a fair and respectful hiring process. Applicants will be considered based on skills, qualifications, and relevant experience. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates participating in the recruitment process.

How to Apply

We welcome qualified candidates to apply through Indeed or submit their resume directly to [email protected]. For applications submitted by email, please include “Custom Fabrication Welder” in the subject line.

We appreciate the time and interest of all applicants. While only those selected for the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted, we thank everyone who considers joining the Channel Industrial Group team.

Pay: $29.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 44.0 per week

Benefits

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Application question(s):
- How many years of welding experience do you have in custom steel, structural steel, or plate fabrication?
- Do you have demonstrated experience with GMAW, FCAW, and MCAW multi-pass welding?
- Do you have CWB welding certification?

Work Location: In person

📌 Custom Fabrication Welder (Bradford West Gwillimbury)
🏢 Channel Industrial Group
📍 Bradford West Gwillimbury