Welder

Welder


Company
CIMCO Refrigeration Inc.
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$24.05–$60.74 an hour
Via
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Job Description
CIMCO Ottawa
57 Iber Rd
Unit 1
Stittsville, ON , CAN
• Pay or shift range: $24.05 CAD to $60.74 CAD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
Description

Responsibilities:
• Understanding and following all CIMCO safety and quality procedures
• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly jobsite at all times
• Help receive, inventory and document all equipment and material deliveries, notifying the Foreman when delivered items are not in compliance with welding specifications or project specifications
• Ensure all work is executed with an emphasis on quality
• Verify all welds are cleaned, stenciled, clear coated and visually inspected daily
• Measuring and cutting materials to specifications
• Reading and interpreting spool drawings and blueprints
• Assembling components so they are ready for installation
• Perform welding, brazing, cutting, heating, and bending of all types and sizes of metals
• Welds small, medium, and large bore pipe of various metals and alloys.
• Modifies, cleans, and maintains pipe systems, fittings, and related machines and equipment, following specifications and using hand and power tools.
• Must understand and follow Lock Out / Tag Out procedures.
• Must understand and follow all Hot Work Procedures.
• Responsible for submitting accurate weekly time sheet labor codes to the Foreman
• Ensure you have the tools, consumables and equipment needed to safely and successfully complete the project tasks assigned
• Assembles and secures pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing.
• Ensure all welding is conducted in accordance with CIMCO’s welding procedures
• Attend Foreman’s safety meeting and engage in Tool Box Talks as needed
• Monitors all tooling assigned during the day to safeguard against theft and locks all tooling up at the end of the day
• Must be able to weld in all positions and conditions
• Works with the site Foreman to ensure all welding filler metals and gasses are correct
• Notifies the site Foreman when welding consumables are low and need to be restocked
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks daily
• Must be able to read and interpret P&, schematics in order to install all equipment and piping per drawings specifications
• Carrying out routine maintenance checks on all CIMCO power tools and welding machines assigned
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job, an individual must be able to successfully perform each essential duty defined above. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• Candidates must be able to pass 6G test(s) in accordance to ASME - B31.5 and B31.3 prior to be considered for hire.
• Education:

Vocational School or Equivalence preferred
• Field

Experience:

3 - 5 years’ experience as an industrial pipe welder preferred
• Good English communication skills (verbal and in writing) required
• Must be able to work beside all personality types in the field
• Obtain and/or maintain a passport for travel, preferred
• Work out of town for prolonged periods of time required
• Have adequate transportation for out of state travel required
• Work all overtime required by project schedule required
• Assist working on holiday shutdowns as needed required
• The ability to obtain OSHA 10 & 30 training certifications after hiring required

Physical Demands:

The following physical demands are necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
• Ability to perform repetitive movements
• Ability to work overhead
• Ability to use hands to grasp
• Ability to reach with arms
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop kneel, squat, crawl and twist
• Ability to sit, climb and balance
• Ability to work up to 12 hours shifts in all weather and temperature extremes
• Ability to frequently lift and/or push or pull up to 50lbs
• Vision adequate to perform all required tasks
• Ability to move in and around confined and cluttered places and uneven areas
• Ability to work over 5ft above the ground; must not have fear of heights
• Ability to work in confined spaces and trenches

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those…

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Welder Jobs

Q What is the minimum hourly wage for welders in Ontario as of January 2026?
As per the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, the minimum wage for welders in Ontario is $17.50 per hour effective January 1 2026. Overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate applies after 44 hours in a work week.
Q What work permit documents are required for international welders applying to jobs in Canada in 2026?
As per Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, international welders need a valid work permit supported by a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment issued in 2026. Applicants must also submit a job offer letter, passport, and proof of Red Seal certification or equivalent.
Q What education and certification are required to qualify for welder jobs in Canada in 2026?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, welders must hold a provincial apprenticeship certificate or Red Seal endorsement valid in 2026. A minimum of 4,500 hours of documented work experience plus Grade 12 math and science credits are mandatory for certification.
Q What documents must be submitted when applying for welder jobs through the federal skilled trades program in 2026?
As per Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, applicants submit a completed Express Entry profile, language test results from 2025 or 2026, educational credential assessment, and proof of at least two years full-time welding experience within the last five years.
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