JR. Fitter

Company Overview

Southwestern Manufacturing Inc. operates in a competitive global market producing wide ranging metal based assemblies and components across a variety of industry sectors including but not limited to Mining, Oil & Gas, Crane and Drag-line Components, Agricultural, Machine building, and Heavy Equipment Manufacturing.

Increased over the years, our extensive plant capacity developed to cater for our multi million pound turnover, is spread across four facilities manned by over 200 employees. It incorporates shot blasting, stress relieving, fitting, welding, machining, non-destructive testing, final paint, right on through to our own logistics network, resulting in high value finished items across many diverse sectors delivered right to your door. This is a single source solution for the customer as opposed to using a range of other individual supply chain members carrying out single activities.

Role Overview

We are also looking for a JR. Fitter or someone who is interested in this trade and wants to learn with the best. Previous experience is an asset but not required. Math skills are an asset in this trade as well as attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

- Examine blueprints and materials list to obtain parts specifications
- Fit and assemble structural frameworks and housings from materials following blueprint
- Position parts in jigs and file, chisel, and grind parts, as indicated, to fit them together.
- Compare dimensions of assembly to blueprint, using square, rule, and calipers.

Qualifications & Skills





- Able to stand for extended periods work within a quick-paced environment and have an attention for detail to ensure tight deadlines are met
- Steel-toed safety boots and measuring tape
- Good understanding of math fundamentals

Education & Experience

- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent
- Current certification
- Minimum 1 year of experience fitting weldments
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing setting
- Minimum 1 year of blue print reading

Working Conditions

- Shop environment with exposure to noise, sparks, grinding debris, and moving equipment.
- Regular lifting, bending, kneeling, and standing for extended periods.
- Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have an attention for detail to ensure tight deadlines are met.

Safety & Quality Expectations

- 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.

Key Competencies

- Attention to detail
- Mechanical aptitude
- Spatial awareness
- Problem-solving skills
- Teamwork and communication
- Time management and reliability

We offer





- Competitive wages
- A comprehensive health benefits package including dental, life insurance, vision and pension plan
- Opportunity to progress in a growing company
- Overtime after 40 hours per week

Southwestern Manufacturing Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by Southwestern Manufacturing throughout the recruitment, selection and/ or interview process to applicants with disabilities. Please note that this recruitment process may involve the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist in reviewing applications and assessing candidate qualifications. All AI tools used are designed to support fair and consistent hiring practices and are subject to human oversight. Final hiring decisions are made by company representatives, not automated systems. Applicants with questions or concerns about the use of AI in this process may contact Human Resources for more information or to request an alternative application method. Any personal information collected through the hiring process, including information processed by AI tools, will be handled in accordance with our company Privacy Policy and applicable privacy laws.

Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Experience:

- Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)
- Blueprint reading: 1 year (preferred)
- Fabrication fitting: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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