Fabrication welder
Company
OEH
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$52K–$62.4K a month
Via
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
