Welder, combination
Company
JPB Fabrication Services
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Full-time and Internship
Posted
24 hours ago
Via
via Learn4Good
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Job Description
Location: Smiths Falls
• Durée de l'emploi:
Permanent
• Langue de travail:
Anglais
• Heures de travail: 42.5 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:
Education
• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience
Work setting
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Manufacture
Tasks
• Interpret welding process specifications
• Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
• Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications
• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
• Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
• Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
• Operate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal
Type of materials
• Stainless steel
• Steel, iron and heavy metals
Welding techniques
• Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW)
• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
• Plasma arc welding (PAW)
Equipment and machinery experience
• Arc welding machine
• Butt or seam resistance welding machine
• Gas welding machine
• Soldering machine
• Spot welding machine
Area of specialization
• Custom fabrication
• Machinery or equipment repair
• Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings
Security and safety
• Basic security clearance
Transportation/travel information
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
Weight handling
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Welding helmet
Personal suitability
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking
Screening questions
• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?
Experience
• 2 years to less than 3 years
Employment terms options
• Flexible hours
• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available
Workplace information
• On the road job
Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Durée de l'emploi:
Permanent
• Langue de travail:
Anglais
• Heures de travail: 42.5 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:
Education
• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience
Work setting
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Manufacture
Tasks
• Interpret welding process specifications
• Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
• Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications
• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
• Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
• Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
• Operate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal
Type of materials
• Stainless steel
• Steel, iron and heavy metals
Welding techniques
• Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW)
• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
• Plasma arc welding (PAW)
Equipment and machinery experience
• Arc welding machine
• Butt or seam resistance welding machine
• Gas welding machine
• Soldering machine
• Spot welding machine
Area of specialization
• Custom fabrication
• Machinery or equipment repair
• Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings
Security and safety
• Basic security clearance
Transportation/travel information
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
Weight handling
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Welding helmet
Personal suitability
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking
Screening questions
• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?
Experience
• 2 years to less than 3 years
Employment terms options
• Flexible hours
• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available
Workplace information
• On the road job
Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
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.
