Universal Rail Solutions Inc.
Employment: Full-Time, Unionized Role
Hourly Rate: $41.79
Ready to Help Build and Maintain Canada’s Railways?
If you're an experienced railway welder who takes pride in quality workmanship, safety, and precision, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Universal Rail Solutions Inc. is seeking a Thermite Welder to support railway construction, maintenance, and infrastructure renewal projects across Ontario. In this role, you'll perform critical rail welding activities while helping ensure the safety, reliability, and integrity of Canada's railway network.
At Universal Rail Solutions Inc., we keep Canada's railways moving — safely, efficiently, and sustainably. We work coast-to-coast across every railway sector and project size, delivering exceptional value and service excellence to our clients.
As a Thermite Welder, you will be responsible for performing high-quality thermite welding and related rail welding activities in support of railway construction, maintenance, and repair projects.
This unionized role requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, and compliance while working in accordance with company procedures, railway standards, regulatory requirements, and the applicable collective agreement. You will work in a dynamic field environment,



supporting projects at multiple locations while helping maintain the safe operation of Canada's rail infrastructure.
Perform thermite welding of rail joints in accordance with approved railway procedures and specifications
Prepare rail ends, molds, and welding materials prior to welding activities
Conduct pre-weld and post-weld inspections, including grinding and finishing of welds
Operate welding, cutting, grinding, and measuring equipment safely and effectively
Company safety policies and procedures
Maintain accurate documentation related to welding activities and inspections
Inspect, maintain, and care for welding tools and equipment
Report unsafe conditions, incidents, hazards, or defects immediately to supervision
Minimum 2 years of railway thermite welding experience preferred
Strong knowledge of rail welding procedures, tolerances, and quality standards
Technical drawings
Solid attention to detail and commitment to workmanship quality
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision once qualified
Adaptability to changing schedules, job sites, and working conditions
Physical ability to perform demanding field work, including:

Competitive pay
Universal Rail Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

📌 Full Time Welder Required Immediately (Toronto)
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📍 Toronto