About this role
Miska Trailer Factory
Position: *Welder/Fitter*
Are you looking to work in a well-established organization that is a recognized leader in the utility trailer manufacturing industry? Miska Trailer Factory, which was established in 1994 is currently looking for a *Welder/Fitter* who is hoping to find a job opportunity where they can grow alongside our booming business which hit record breaking milestones in 2020, 2021 & 2022! At Miska, we pride ourselves on our commitment to secure employment, guaranteed hours, no layoffs, our green initiatives, and valuing our employees.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Set and troubleshoot welding machines to ensure quality welds
- MIG welding of steel or aluminum material that is 1/16? to ?? inches
- Plasma cutting products
- Ability to measure sizes and dimensions
- Responsible for finding the right materials according the design
- Accurate blueprint reading to assemble the products to ensure customer / company standards
- Read welding drawings including weld symbols
- Accountable for fitting and welding parts for the trailers
- Operate welding and other related equipment in a safe manner
- Adhere to health and safety policies, advise supervisor of any health and safety improvements /and or recommendations
- Wear required personal protective equipment including heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes
- Demonstrates ability to work on job duties with little supervision
- Meet standard trailer build times, as assigned
- Performs quality inspection prior to product leaving the facility
Requirements
- 1 year of MIG welding experience required
- Good to have 3+ years of MIG welding experience
- 1 year of drawing / blueprint reading experience required
- Ability to perform 1/16? to 3/8? welds
- Plasma cutting experience an asset
- Capacity to execute complex custom work, with little supervision
- Background in manufacturing large parts / fabrications
Working Conditions
- Lifting, pushing, bending, and pulling up to 50 lbs
- Frequent exposure to extreme hot / cold weather conditions
- Manufacturing environment that requires personal protective equipment to be work when entering / working in the facility
Benefits
- $26.29 starting
- Full-time, permanent employment
- Benefits including Extended Health and Dental Benefits after completion of probationary period; 3 months
- Free Shuttle available to and from the facility (five pickup locations in downtown Hamilton)
- Free on-site parking
- Monthly attendance draws
- Annual attendance rewards - up to $1,000
- Company matching RRSP Program
- Semi-annual incentive plan
- Referral bonus of $1,000
- Competitive wages
- Company Events
Miska Trailer Factory is committed to creating an inclusive environment that accommodates all individuals, including those with disabilities. We support the goals of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Acts (AODA) and have established policies, procedures and practices which adhere to the accessibility standards set out in the AODA. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate to contact our Human Resources Department.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $26.29 per hour
Work Location: In person