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 Plumber Jobs
What is the minimum hourly wage for entry-level plumbers in Canada as of January 2026?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, the federal minimum wage is CAD 17.30 per hour effective January 1 2026 for plumbers in federally regulated workplaces. Provincial rates apply elsewhere with Ontario at CAD 17.20 per hour and Alberta at CAD 15.00 per hour for the same role. Overtime at 1.5 times the rate applies after 8 hours daily or 40 hours weekly.
What work permit is required for international plumbers to work in Canada in 2026?
As per Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, international plumbers need a Labour Market Impact Assessment-supported work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program valid for up to 2 years in 2026. The permit requires a job offer from a Canadian employer and costs CAD 155 for processing.
What certification is needed to qualify as a plumber in Canada in 2026?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, plumbers require a Red Seal endorsement or provincial apprenticeship certificate with 4 years of experience and 7200 hours of on-the-job training completed by 2026. A high school diploma plus completion of a 2-year college program is mandatory for eligibility.
What documents are required to apply for plumber jobs in Canada in 2026?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, applicants must submit a valid Red Seal certificate, proof of apprenticeship hours, Canadian resume, and SIN number when applying for plumber positions in 2026. Additional documents include trade school transcripts and a valid driver's license for site work.
