CWB Certified Aluminum MIG Welder

CWB Certified Aluminum MIG Welder


Company
MSU Mississauga Ltd.
Location
Mississauga, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$34–$40 an hour
Posted
1 day ago
Via
via Glassdoor

Job Description
THE COMPANY

MSU Mississauga Ltd. (“ MSU”) is Canada’s leader in the design and manufacture of access products for the water and wastewater industry. MSU’s primary product offering includes access hatches, ladders, safety landings, railings and climbing rungs. MSU was founded in 1977 and has operated for the past 49 years out of its manufacturing facility located in Mississauga, ON.
For more information, please visit www.msuaccess.com.

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Welding Supervisor, the Welder Fitter fabricates custom aluminum and stainless-steel access products from engineered drawings. The Welder Fitter is responsible for fitting, tacking, welding and assembly of products to quality standards.

MSU is Canadian Welding Bureau certified to CSA Standards W47.1 and W47.2. The Welder Fitter is required to pass in house CWB tests for the following certifications:

Tickets for welding stainless steel to CSA W47.1:
• FCAW – Flat/Horizontal (Class S) and Flat/Horizontal (Class FW)
• GTAW – Flat/Horizontal/Vertical Up/Vertical Down

Tickets for welding aluminum to CSA W47.2:
• GMAW – Vertical Down and Flat/Horizontal
• GTAW – Flat/Vertical Up

Most of the material being welded is 1/4” or 3/8” thick grade 6061-T6 aluminum.

We do not weld carbon steel at this facility.

Work Environment
• Excellent team culture and learning environment.
• Progressive management focused on collaboration and empowerment.
• Great location in Mississauga where MSU has been located for 46 years.
• 16,000 square foot modern office and air-conditioned production facility.
• Operating hours are Mon-Fri from 7am-3pm with two 15 min paid breaks.

Responsibilities
• Interpret drawings, work-orders, and bill of materials to determine material requirements, product layout and dimensional criteria for goods being produced.
• Follow welding and assembly procedures to efficiently make quality products and parts.
• Accurately fit, layout, tack and weld finished goods to within a 3mm tolerance.
• Pick parts, hardware, gaskets, and sub-assemblies as indicated on the work-order.
• Use shear, mill, drill press, iron worker, saws and production equipment as required.
• Daily reporting of material usage on work-orders.
• Daily reporting on labor tickets of the amount of time spent on each project.
• Fill out quality control checklists and correct any issues upon inspection by the supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and organized weld-bay and working environment.
• Appropriate maintenance and upkeep of job-related equipment.
• Work in a safe manner that complies with company health and safety stands and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• All other duties that serve the company and the customer (i.e., sweep, clean, cut, grind etc.).

Required
• 5 Years’ experience with MIG welding Aluminum.
• Familiar with CWB environment, previously certified under CSA W47.1 and/or W47.2.
• CWB certifications in GMAW, GTAW and/or FCAW processes.
• Strong blueprint reading capabilities to fit and layout parts to achieve a quality finished product.
• Solid understanding of welding and welding procedures.
• Knowledge of metalworking equipment, tools, materials, and processing techniques.
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to follow instructions.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic with a sense of responsibility, ownership, and accountability.
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines, collaborate effectively with the team and work autonomously as required.
• Solid math and measurement skills (i.e., conversion from fractional to decimal and metric to imperial).

Preferred
• Counterbalance forklift license.

Compensation & Benefits
• Excellent Wages: Starting at $32 per hour; less statutory deductions.
• Overtime: Regularly available overtime paid after 40 hours per week.
• Benefits: Company paid for extended health benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance. Employee pays long-term disability premium as a deduction through biweekly payroll.
• 100% Premiums Paid by MSU: Medical, Dental and Life Insurance.
• Premium for Long-Term Disability paid for by employee
• Annual Work Boot Replacement Program: Yes
• $230 annual work boot allowance upon completion of 3-month probationary period.
• Annual Vacation: 2 weeks. Vacation is accrued and taken in the same calendar year.
• 1-week paid Christmas shutdown after 5 years of service.
• All Tools, Company Uniform, and PPE supplied by MSU: Yes
• Enrollment in the uniform program upon completion of 3-month probationary period.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: $34.00-$40.00 per hour

Benefits:
• Dental care
• Extended health care

Work Location: In person

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Welder Jobs

Q What is the minimum hourly wage for welders in Canada as of 2026?
Employment and Social Development Canada sets the federal minimum wage at $18.75 per hour effective January 1 2026, though provincial rates for welders range from $20.50 in Nova Scotia to $23.00 in British Columbia. Unionized welders under Red Seal certification earn an average of $35.75 per hour with overtime at 1.5 times the rate after 40 hours weekly.
Q What work permit is required for international welders applying to jobs in Canada in 2026?
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada requires a valid work permit supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment issued after March 2026, valid for up to three years for Red Seal trades. Applicants must also hold a valid passport and proof of $15,000 CAD in settlement funds for the principal applicant.
Q What education and experience are needed to qualify as a welder in Canada in 2026?
Employment and Social Development Canada requires completion of a 3-year apprenticeship program or equivalent 5,400 hours of on-the-job training plus technical training for Red Seal endorsement. Candidates need a high school diploma or GED and must pass the Red Seal exam with a minimum 70 percent score.
Q What documents are required when applying for welder positions through the Canadian government portal in 2026?
Applicants must submit a Red Seal certificate, valid trade qualification from a recognized provincial authority, and a Canadian resume formatted to the National Occupational Classification code 72106 via the Job Bank portal by December 2026. Additional documents include a valid driver's license and proof of Canadian work eligibility.
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