Custom Fabrication Welder Position
Company
Labor Tek
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via Jobrapido.com
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Job Description
Join a skilled team as a Custom Fabrication Welder, specializing in producing high-quality parts from precise blueprints. Utilize your welding expertise across various types, including aerospace and structural welding.
As a welder, you will focus on fabricating custom prototypes according to customer specifications using welding machines. You will be responsible for operating and overseeing robotic welding lines while ensuring equipment maintenance. A strong understanding of blueprints and welding processes is essential for success.
Key Responsibilities:
• Fabricate custom prototypes from engineering drawings
• Operate welding machines like gas and arc types
• Start up and monitor robotic welding production lines
• Maintain and repair welding equipment when necessary
• Adjust welding heads to match work specifications
Requirements:
• Completion of a three-year apprenticeship program
• Over three years of relevant work experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Knowledge of various welding processes and techniques
• Trade certification in Alberta preferred
Leverage your welding skills in a position focused on custom fabrication and high-quality craftsmanship.
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As a welder, you will focus on fabricating custom prototypes according to customer specifications using welding machines. You will be responsible for operating and overseeing robotic welding lines while ensuring equipment maintenance. A strong understanding of blueprints and welding processes is essential for success.
Key Responsibilities:
• Fabricate custom prototypes from engineering drawings
• Operate welding machines like gas and arc types
• Start up and monitor robotic welding production lines
• Maintain and repair welding equipment when necessary
• Adjust welding heads to match work specifications
Requirements:
• Completion of a three-year apprenticeship program
• Over three years of relevant work experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Knowledge of various welding processes and techniques
• Trade certification in Alberta preferred
Leverage your welding skills in a position focused on custom fabrication and high-quality craftsmanship.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What is the minimum hourly wage for welders in Ontario as of January 2026?
As per the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, the general minimum wage in Ontario is CAD 17.20 per hour as of January 1 2026 for welders in non-unionized roles. Welders classified under skilled trades receive overtime at 1.5 times the rate after 44 hours per week. This rate applies uniformly across all sectors without provincial variations for this occupation.
What work permit requirements apply for international welders moving to Canada in 2026?
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada requires a valid work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program with an approved LMIA for NOC 72106 welders. Applicants need a minimum of two years paid experience in the last five years plus Red Seal endorsement. Processing takes 8 weeks for 80 percent of applications submitted after April 2026.
What education and certification are needed to qualify as a welder in Canada?
Employment and Social Development Canada lists completion of a 2-3 year apprenticeship or Red Seal certification as mandatory for NOC 72106 welder positions. Candidates must hold a high school diploma plus 6,000 hours of documented on-the-job training by December 2026. Provincial trade authorities issue the certificate of qualification after passing the Red Seal exam.
Which documents are required when applying for welder jobs through the federal skilled trades program?
Applicants must submit a valid passport, Red Seal certificate, language test results at CLB 5 or higher, and proof of funds equaling CAD 13,757 for a single applicant as of 2026. The Express Entry profile requires an Educational Credential Assessment for any foreign training completed before submission. All documents must be uploaded in PDF format under 5 MB each.
