Fabrication welder
Company
OEH
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$52K–$62.4K a month
Via
via BeBee
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Job Description
• *Job Summary**
We are seeking a skilled Full-time, Permanent Fabrication Welder to join our team in Ottawa. The candidate will be responsible for fabricating, assembling, and welding components for industrial and manufacturing applications. This role involves interpreting welding instructions, operating manual and semi-automatic welding equipment, and working with a variety of metals including aluminium alloys, steel, iron, and heavy metals. The Fabrication Welder will use presses, shears, metal forming machines, and lifting devices to complete custom manufacturing tasks and repairs of machinery and equipment. Attention to detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment are essential. The ideal candidate will demonstrate flexibility, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to teamwork.
• *Responsibilities
• Responsibilities
• Tasks
• Interpreting welding instructions
• Use of welding equipment
• Use manual or semi-automatic flame arresters
• Operate presses, shears and other metal forming machines and metal straightening and
• bending machine
• Use oxyarc cutting devices, AOC process
• Use lifting devices
• *Materials & Techniques
• Materials: Aluminium alloys, non-ferrous materials, steel, iron, heavy metals
• Techniques: Shielded arc welding, gas metal arc welding with solid wire
• Equipment: Arc welding machine, welding machine
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per year
Benefits
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
Experience
• welding: 5 years (preferred)
Language
• english (required)
Work Location: In person
We are seeking a skilled Full-time, Permanent Fabrication Welder to join our team in Ottawa. The candidate will be responsible for fabricating, assembling, and welding components for industrial and manufacturing applications. This role involves interpreting welding instructions, operating manual and semi-automatic welding equipment, and working with a variety of metals including aluminium alloys, steel, iron, and heavy metals. The Fabrication Welder will use presses, shears, metal forming machines, and lifting devices to complete custom manufacturing tasks and repairs of machinery and equipment. Attention to detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment are essential. The ideal candidate will demonstrate flexibility, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to teamwork.
• *Responsibilities
• Responsibilities
• Tasks
• Interpreting welding instructions
• Use of welding equipment
• Use manual or semi-automatic flame arresters
• Operate presses, shears and other metal forming machines and metal straightening and
• bending machine
• Use oxyarc cutting devices, AOC process
• Use lifting devices
• *Materials & Techniques
• Materials: Aluminium alloys, non-ferrous materials, steel, iron, heavy metals
• Techniques: Shielded arc welding, gas metal arc welding with solid wire
• Equipment: Arc welding machine, welding machine
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per year
Benefits
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
Experience
• welding: 5 years (preferred)
Language
• english (required)
Work Location: In person
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
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.
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.
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.
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.
