Metal Fabricator (Fitter)

Niik Steel Inc., Nanaimo, BC
$35.00 - $37.00 / Hourly

Job Description

Niik Steel (www.niiksteel.com) is a dynamic and growing steel fabricator delivering design, fabrication, and installation services. Our company is growing and is hiring experienced Metal Fabricators to join our team based at Duke Point Industrial Park in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. 

At Niik, we strive to be one of the best workplaces in Western Canada. Culture is everything. We ensure our employees respect each other, respect our clients, and are collaborative in their approach to their daily workflow. You will work alongside and complement our talented team and fabricators/welders. You will have an opportunity to grow your knowledge of fabrication and leverage that knowledge to build strength in steel manufacturing. Niik constantly innovates and contributes to more advanced design and fabrication to exceed client needs. 

Ready to take your career in construction to the next level? Join our team as a Steel Fabricator! If you meet the qualifications below, this is your chance to make an impact. Apply now with your resume, and let's build something great together. 

Preferred Qualifications

Employment requirements

  • Completion of high school. 

  • Minimum of five years of direct work experience in steel fabrication or a combination of relevant work experience and industry courses in structural steel and plate work fabrication. 

  • Experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes for material handling. 

  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics. 

Your Skills

  • English proficiency is a must (IELTS or equivalent with minimum scores of 6 in all categories).  

  • Red Seal Fabricator Ticket or equivalent is an asset.  

  • All position-ticketed welder is an asset. 

  • Experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes for material handling. 

  • Previous experience in metal fabrication or a related field (steel fitter) is required.  

  • Proficient in blueprint reading and interpreting technical drawings.  

  • Experience with welding techniques such as SMAW, FCAW, stick welding, and arc welding.  

  • Strong attention to detail and precision in steel fabrication.  

  • Familiarity with codes, standards, and regulations related to welding and fabrication. 

  • Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays to meet client project commitments. 

Essential Functions

Reporting to the Shop Manager, the Steel Fabricator will be responsible for fitting, fabricating, welding, and ensuring the plant runs smoothly, efficiently, and safely.  

  • Build, fabricate and assemble metal parts according to blueprints and specifications. 

  • Construct patterns and templates as guides for layouts. 

  • Lay out reference points and patterns on heavy metal according to component specifications.  

  • Mark the location of holes to be drilled and install temporary fasteners to hold parts in place for welding. 

  • Prepare templates for the fabrication of nonstandard parts. 

  • Assemble and fit metal sections and plates to form complete units or subunits using tack welding, bolting, or other methods. 

  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings. 

  • Perform quality checks to ensure products meet specifications. 

  • Weld components together using various welding techniques. 

  • Set up and operate various heavy-duty metal-working machines such as brake presses, shears, cutting torches, grinders, and drills, including computer numerical control (CNC) equipment, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill or otherwise form heavy-metal components. 

  • Conduct maintenance and repairs on equipment as needed. 

Details Apply Now

Date Posted: 06/20/2024
Start Date: Ongoing
Classification: Exempt
Level: Mid-Level
Job Type: Full-time
Wage: Hourly
Wage From: $35.00
Wage To: $37.00
Preferred Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
Number of Employees: 20

Niik Steel Inc.
Job Postings 4
Company Website: https://niiksteel.com/home
Company Phone Number: 250-591-7400
This Company is part of the following Regional Construction Associations and participates in the following BC Construction Association recognized programs and initiatives: