Welder – Trailer Manufacturing (Full-Time, Permanent)
Loadstar Trailers ULC – Cobourg, ON
About Us
Loadstar Trailers is a trailer manufacturer in Cobourg, Ontario. We're looking for an experienced, highly skilled welder to join our shop team. This position is for an existing vacancy.
Job Details
- Pay: $28–$37/hour, based on experience and skill
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Job type: Full time, permanent
- Location: 155 Dodge St, Cobourg, ON. On-site only; no remote work.
What You'll Do
- Perform MIG and TIG welding on trailer frames, components and assemblies to blueprint specifications
- Operate manual, semi-automatic and automated welding equipment, including previously set-up welding machines
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications and manuals
- Inspect welds to make sure they meet standards and specifications
- Operate manual and semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment and plasma cutters
- Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal; operate brazing and soldering machines
- Cut, shape and fit metal using press brakes, and hand and power tools
- Operate hoisting and lifting equipment, including overhead cranes and forklifts
- Follow all health and safety procedures and keep your work area clean and organized
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 4 years of hands-on welding and metal fabrication experience in a manufacturing or fabrication shop
- Strong MIG and TIG welding skills, with consistent, high-quality welds
- Experience with arc welding, brazing, soldering and spot welding machines
- Ability to work independently from blueprints with minimal supervision
- Experience with plasma cutting, press brakes, and hand and power tools
- Experience with rigging, overhead cranes and forklifts
- Strong manual dexterity,
hand-eye coordination and attention to detail
- Punctual, organized, flexible and hardworking
- A team player who's focused on the customer
- CWB certification or Ontario Certificate of Qualification (456A) is preferred
Work Environment
- Manufacturing shop setting
- Fast-paced work with repetitive tasks
- Noisy, dusty and dirty conditions, with odours and some work in confined spaces
- Physically demanding: standing for extended periods and handling loads up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Benefits
After 3 months of employment, full-time permanent employees are eligible for our Canada Life group benefits plan, including:
- Extended health care: prescription drugs, hospital coverage, and paramedical services (chiropractor, physiotherapy, massage therapy, counselling, and more)
- Dental care (basic coverage)
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D;) coverage
- Emergency medical coverage while travelling outside Canada
- 24/7 virtual health care (phone, text, or video access to medical professionals)
How to Apply
Email your resume to
[email protected] with "Welder Application – [Your Name]" in the subject line, or drop it off in person at 155 Dodge St, Cobourg. Please include your phone number and any welding certifications you hold. Shortlisted candidates will complete a hands-on welding test as part of the interview. Please bring your own welding helmet, gloves and protective clothing to the test.
Loadstar Trailers ULC welcomes all qualified applicants. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Pay: $28.00-$37.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
Work Location: In person
📌 Welder (Cobourg)
🏢 Loadstar Trailers
📍 Cobourg