Fitter/Fabricator

Job Description

Your professional future matters. At Weldco-Beales Manufacturing, we care as much about your future as we do about our own. That’s why we’re always: Searching for top talent; Striving for new heights; and Succeeding in creating a dynamic work environment. Everything you bring to the table, we want it. We want to watch you grow and thrive alongside WBM.

Who Are We?

In operation for 80 years, Weldco-Beales Manufacturing is proudly a 100% Inuvialuit-owned company. We put three things ahead of all else: our people, our quality, and our safety. We produce heavy equipment attachments for construction, forestry, mining, scrap recycling, and resource industries throughout Canada, the USA, and internationally. Joining our team means committing to excellence, while receiving industry-leading employee experience. We’ll stand behind you as you strive for success and promote the ideals of WBM.

Who Are You? 

Reporting to the Shop Foreman, the Fitter/Fabricator applies their experience and passion for precision manufacturing to take projects from blueprint to reality.

What you will do:

• Read and interpret blueprints
• Plan the sequence of tasks and assemble parts according to drawings
• Fabricate steel weldments and use measuring instruments
• Assemble and fit metal sections and plates together to form complete units or sub-units
• Fasten components together (by tack weld) in preparation for a welder to complete the process
• Ensure product quality
• Operates and uses various other tools and hand grinders
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe work environment at all times
• Ensures workmanship throughout the manufacturing process and on finished goods meets or exceeds the cost, quality and schedule expectations of all customers.
• Active participation in WBM Safety Program, ensuring that workplace safety exists at all times
• Other duties as required

Sound Familiar?

• A minimum of 3 years related experience 
• Experience machining steel
• Demonstrated proficiency in programming at the machine
• Demonstrated knowledge of Fanuc controllers
• Proficient in the use of all tools common to the machine shop environment
• Experience using CAD/CAM software is an asset, specifically Mastercam
• Red Seal Ticket is an asset

Bonus Round!

Our employees are the lifeblood of WBM. We offer the following benefits to help you be the best version of yourself:

• Multiple schedule options with shorter work weeks
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Pension Plan with 3% company matching
• Education and apprenticeship support including EI top-up payments
• A workplace the prides itself on safety, cleanliness, respect, and results.
• Rewards: 
  • monthly incentive program with monetary rewards
  • service awards in 5-year increments 
  • company/team events 
  • personal growth 
  • career advancement opportunities

Vacancy Status:

This position is currently vacant and available for immediate hire.

Due to safety considerations and the physically demanding nature of the role, successful candidates will undergo a pre-employment medical evaluation upon hiring. Passing the Level 1 fitness test on your first attempt is a bona fide occupational requirement (BFOR).

What Do You Think?

If your interest is piqued, we’d love to hear from you. Submit an application and show us what you’re made of. While we love to chat, time isn’t on our side, so only shortlisted candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Just a Quick Heads-Up! 😊

To help us keep things moving and make sure we give every application a fair look, we may use a little help from AI during the initial resume screening process. It’s just a tool to help us match your experience with the role. No AI is making big decisions in this very human-centric process!

Real people are still very much part of every step, especially when it comes to interviews and final decisions. If you ever have questions or need any kind of accommodation along the way, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re happy to help!

Weldco Companies is a subsidiary of IDC (Inuvialuit Development Corporation) and is 100% Inuvialuit owned. Weldco provides Employment and Career Development opportunities for its beneficiaries and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, Weldco’s goal is for our employees to be as diverse as our products. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require accommodation at any point throughout this process we will work with you to meet your needs. 

Applications for this position may be kept on file for twelve months and may be considered for future positions within Weldco or IDC.  Your interest in Weldco is appreciated.  Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.  No phone calls please.