Job Title: Welder
Job Description
This role focuses on performing high-quality manual welding in a heavy manufacturing environment while accurately reading and interpreting drawings and schematics. You plan and organize RT/UT welding processes, perform basic fitting, and communicate effectively with team members to ensure safe, efficient, and precise fabrication work.
Responsibilities
Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, route sheets, shop instructions, and welding procedure specifications (WPS) to determine welding requirements.
Plan and organize RT/UT welding processes to meet production, safety, and quality standards.
Perform manual welding operations, including GTAW (TIG) and SMAW (stick) welding, in a heavy manufacturing environment.
Carry out MIG/TIG welding and fabrication tasks on carbon and carbon steel materials for structures, pipes, and pressure vessels as required.
Perform basic fitting activities to prepare materials and components for welding.
Execute pipe welding, including 6G positions, ensuring weld integrity and compliance with applicable standards.
Work with pressure vessel welding applications, maintaining high quality and safety standards.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and other departments to coordinate work and resolve issues.
Follow shop instructions and route sheets to complete jobs on time and according to specifications.
Support RT/UT (radiographic and ultrasonic) welding processes and inspections by providing accurate welds and cooperating with testing procedures.
Adhere strictly to all safety procedures, including working safely in confined spaces and wearing required personal protective equipment such as respirators.




Maintain a clean and organized work area and care for tools, equipment, and welding machinery.
Work flexibly across various shifts in a unionized, heavy industrial setting based on workforce needs.
Essential Skills
At least 5+ years of manual welding experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
Minimum 5+ years of experience with GTAW (TIG) and SMAW (stick) welding processes.
Significant experience reading and interpreting drawings, blueprints, schematics, route sheets, and shop instructions.
Strong proficiency in weld and welding techniques, including MIG, TIG, GTAW, SMAW, and fabrication.
Experience with pipe welding, including 6G positions.
Ability to weld carbon and carbon steel materials for structural and pressure-related applications.
Comfort and ability to work in confined spaces.
Ability and willingness to wear a respirator as required by the tasks and environment.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with team members.
Capability to plan and organize RT/UT welding processes in line with production requirements.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with RT/UT (radiographic and ultrasonic) welding and/or inspection is considered an asset.
Experience with ultrasonic testing and RT/UT processes is an advantage.
Pressure vessel welding is considered an asset.
Familiarity with welding procedure specifications (WPS)



and shop instructions in a heavy industrial setting.
Experience working in a unionized environment is beneficial.
Ability to adapt to multiple shifts, including days, afternoons, and weekend shifts.
Why Work Here?
You join a stable, heavy industrial operation that offers competitive compensation and company-paid benefits. The environment supports skill development through clearly defined progression levels and standardized rates under a collective agreement, providing transparency and predictability in your earning potential. You work within a team-focused culture that values safety, quality, and collaboration, and offers structured shifts that help you plan your work-life balance.
Work Environment
The role is based in a heavy industrial, unionized environment with a strong focus on safety and adherence to collective bargaining agreement standards. You must be comfortable working all shifts, as assignments are determined by workforce needs. Available shifts include: Day shift (MondayThursday, 6:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.), Afternoon shift (MondayThursday, 4:00 p.m.2:00 a.m.), Weekend Day shift (FridaySunday, 6:00 a.m.5:00 p.m., paid for 40 hours), and Weekend Afternoon shift (FridaySunday, 5:00 p.m.4:00 a.m., paid for 40 hours). Work involves heavy manufacturing conditions, confined spaces, and the use of respirators and other personal protective equipment. Progression and pay levels are determined by testing and classification under the collective agreement, with structured learner levels leading to full rate status.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Cambridge, ON.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $ - $ /yr.
Individual compensation offered for this posi

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