This full-time Welder-Fitter role at Lakehead Ironworks Inc is the best heavy fabrication welding job in the Thunder Bay region right now – read & interpret blueprints/drawings/specs, operate brakes/shears/metal shaping equipment, set up & run welding machines to fabricate/repair metal parts/products, work with steel & aluminum in a CWB-certified shop serving mining & industrial clients while earning $35–$45/hr (real $80k–$110k+ year with regular overtime) + dental/disability/health care plan, RRSP contributions, and the stability of working for a 36,000 sq ft facility with extensive equipment (lifts, telehandlers, 75-ton crane) & a fleet for on-site steel erection. On-site in a dynamic shop environment with opportunities for growth in certified steel/aluminum fabrication & wear parts. Perfect for experienced welders with 3–5 years in industrial/heavy fabrication who love blueprint work, machinery operation & want solid pay/benefits in Northwestern Ontario’s mining hub.
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About Company
Lakehead Ironworks Inc – established Thunder Bay-area leader in custom fabrication, bucket/box rebuilding, CWB-certified steel/aluminum welding, certified steel erection, Hardox WearParts, steel sales & heavy equipment services. Known for quality, reliability & supporting mining/industrial clients with a modern 36,000 sq ft facility & comprehensive fleet.
Job Title
Welder-Fitter – Industrial Fabrication & Repair
Responsibilities
- Read/interpret welding blueprints, drawings, specs & manuals
- Operate brakes, shears & metal shaping/straightening/bending machines
- Set up & run welding machines to fabricate/repair parts/products
- Fit/assemble components to precise standards
- Ensure welds meet CWB quality & specifications
- Maintain safe, clean work area in industrial environment
Requirements
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
3–5 years welding/fitting (industrial/heavy fabrication preferred)
Qualifications
- CWB certification (steel/aluminum advantage)
- Physically fit for demanding shop work
Skills
- Strong blueprint & technical drawing interpretation
- Attention to detail & quality focus
- Team player with good communication
- Reliable & safety-conscious
Benefits
- $35–$45/hr + regular overtime
- Dental/disability/health care plan
- RRSP contributions
- Stable full-time role
- Supportive industrial team environment
Applicant Location
On-site Murillo ON (near Thunder Bay) – local/regional candidates preferred
Application Procedure
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