Skilled Welder for Metal Fabrication

Skilled Welder for Metal Fabrication


Company
APEX METAL FAB INC.
Location
Toronto, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via Jobrapido.com

Job Description
Join a dynamic team as a skilled Welder specializing in metal fabrication. Utilize your expertise in operating welding equipment, interpreting blueprints, and ensuring weld quality in this permanent role.

This position is available for dedicated candidates with less than one year of welding experience. You will be required to interpret welding specifications, operate various welding machines, and ensure compliance with standards. Attention to detail and strong manual dexterity are essential in this physically demanding role.

Key Responsibilities:
• Interpret welding specifications and blueprints accurately
• Operate manual and semi-automatic welding equipment
• Evaluate welds for compliance with standards
• Perform repairs on welding and cutting equipment
• Start up and monitor robotic welding equipment

Requirements:
• Secondary school graduation certificate
• 7 months to 1 year of welding experience
• Strong attention to detail required
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks
• Physical capability to handle demanding work

Utilize your welding skills and precision in this rewarding position focused on metal fabrication.
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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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