Metal Fabricator/Welder
ABCO Industries Inc
Posting last updated:
April 8, 2025
Overview
Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, the Fabricator/Welder will be a key member of the manufacturing team at ABCO. Responsible for working safely, the Fabricator/Welder will fabricate metal structures and equipment using; sheet, plate, structural shapes, shafting, gearing, sprockets, chain, drive motors and belting. They will operate powered machinery including; rolls, shears, brakes, punch press, iron worker, cut-off saw, pipe threader, coping machine, pipe & tube bender.
Duties & Responsibilities
Typical Workday:
· Ensuring efficiency in completing their work while meeting targeted hours for each task.
· Reading shop and installation drawings while completing shop testing for manufactured equipment, diagnosing faulty operation, and undertaking corrective repair.
· Working with on aluminum and stainless steel, using both MIG and TIG equipment.
· Responsible for in-field erection, adjustment, testing and repairs of manufactured equipment.
· Conducting cutting, burning and welding which will include the use of oxy-acetylene & plasma equipment, manual & semi-automatic welding equipment. Following company rules, policies and procedures.
· Following required standards and tests established by the Canadian Welding Bureau – Code W47.1,W47.2 the NS Department of Labour and other standards as required by agencies such as Lloyds, ABS etc. and sanitary requirements of the food processing industry.
· Remaining up-to-date regarding developments and techniques applicable to the trade.
· Promoting culture of quality, continual improvement and innovation.
Skills & Qualifications
· 1 – 2 years experience in stainless steel or aluminum fabrication.
· Welding diploma preferred.
· CWB certification preferred.
· Ability to read and communicate in English.
· Safety conscientious.
· Ability to complete basic math calculations.
· Flexibility to work overtime which may be early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
· Hold a valid drivers’ license.
· Available for occasional travel.
· Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Working Conditions
Work Environment:
· On-site.
· Monday – Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm.
· Early morning, evenings and weekends as required.
· Majority of time in fabrication shop setting.
· Exposure to loud noise, dust, moving & vibrating machinery, heavy equipment, confined spaces, electricity and heights.
· Collaborating with various departments.
· Training/mentorship provided.
Compensation
· Paid vacation.
· Overtime available at time and a half.
· Banked time program.
· Company Profit Sharing.
· Matching Pension Program.
· Comprehensive Extended, Health & Dental Benefits.
· 1 additional ‘flex' day each year.
· Employee Assistance Program.
· Virtual Care.
· Training & education opportunities.
· Employee social events.
· Long term service awards.
· Free on-site parking.
· Employee materials purchase program.
· Boot allowance.
· Tool allowance.
· Risk pay/height pay.
· Road pay.
To Apply
Please submit your resume to careers@abco.ca referencing Fabricator/Welder.
ABCO is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for your interest however only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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