Licenced Welder/Fitter/Fabricator

Revised: Extended Closing Date

Section: Fleet Services

Division: Facilities and Fleet Services

Department: Community Services

Initial Reporting Location: 1160 Lorne Street

Job Status: Limited Position

Estimated Probable Duration: Seven (7) Months (may be extended)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Union Affiliation: CUPE 4705 Outside Unit

Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly

Shift Work Required: Yes - Days/Afternoons

Rate of Pay: $39.73 per hour

The start date will follow the selection process.

Main Function: Perform the duties of a Licenced Welder/Fitter/Fabricator.

Characteristic: Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.

Duties

• Repair worn or damaged construction equipment, machined, fabricated, cast, forged, or welded metal parts as specified by work-orders, diagrams, or sample parts using electric arc or oxy-acetylene welding.
• Fabricate and fit metal parts and assemblies from verbal or written instructions or diagrams including installations thereof.
• Repair/refabricate motor mounts and shock mounts, and complete bulkhead repair work on city buses.
• Custom design aluminum fabrication for Fire vehicles.
• Perform mechanical work, such as installation of attachments for heavy equipment.
• Submit requests for materials necessary to perform work requirements to the Lead Hand or Equipment Parts Expeditor.
• Coordinate the purchase of materials for the shop such as but not limited to angles, plate, steel materials for fabrication.
• Work with supervisor to design/draw prints to arrange for vendor fabrication.
• Order consumable welding supplies (e.g., plasma, rods, gloves, wire, grinding discs, etc.).
• In conjunction with the supervisor, work with machine shop vendors to fabricate tools.
• Oversee the activities of a helper when necessary.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS's Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Note: The above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all inclusive.

Qualifications

Education and Training

• Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade XII) Education.
• Possess and maintain an Ontario Department of Labour all-position welding certificate.
• Must be able to acquire a Class “DZ” driver’s licence.

Experience

• Preferably experienced in blacksmith work.

Other Requirements

• Proven ability to read, interpret and work from drawings and blueprints.
• Knowledge of welding a variety of metals such as aluminum, stainless stell, cast steel, steel, etc.
• Knowledge and experience with welding processes (e.g., tig, mig, stick, flux core, silver solder, etc.).
• Ability to use burning and cutting equipment such as torches, plasma cutter, lancing rod, arc air, etc.
• Ability to use various lifting devices (robots, hoists) and operate mobile and overhead cranes.
• Must be able to do own lay-out and set-up work.
• Must own an acceptable Welder’s tool kit valued at no less than $250.00.
• Must be able to effectively complete M.M.M.S. crew cards.
• Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
• Satisfactory health, attendance, and former employment history.
• May require the use of a CGS vehicle on CGS business. Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid driver's licence, and have an acceptable driving record.

This job is also being posted as a development opportunity. Should there be no fully qualified candidate for this position, a candidate who can be expected to meet the required qualifications within a reasonable period of time may be considered for this position as a development opportunity.

Development opportunity rate of pay: $37.74 per hour. The successful candidate will be paid at the reduced rate until the minimum qualifications have been met.

How To Apply

If you are viewing this job posting through a website other than the City of Greater Sudbury's, please visit www.greatersudbury.ca/jobs to apply online.

We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.

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• Follow the step by step application process.
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All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.

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