Express Employment Professionals is hiring on behalf of our client for an experienced Steel Fabricator to join their team in Abbotsford, BC!

If you have a strong background in steel fabrication, enjoy working from shop drawings, and take pride in producing quality work, this could be a great opportunity for you. Our client is looking for a skilled fabricator who can contribute to a team environment, work on a variety of challenging projects, and support the fabrication process from layout through to completed assembly.

This is a full-time, permanent position offering competitive pay, benefits, apprenticeship opportunities, and room for career growth.

Location: Abbotsford, BC

Pay: $35.00–$42.50 per hour

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Work Setting: In person

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, technical instructions, and applicable codes and standards.
• Fabricate sub-assemblies and complete assemblies based on work procedures and shop drawings.
• Fabricate steel components and structures, then assemble them into completed units.
• Assist with designing and constructing templates, jigs, and fixtures.
• Use overhead cranes to assist with fabrication activities.
• Measure and verify workpieces using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.
• Complete mathematical calculations, including angle and layout calculations.
• Perform quality control spot checks to ensure work meets specifications.
• Operate a variety of heavy and light machinery, including drills, welding machines, saws, press brakes, shears, cutting torches, grinders, and plasma torches.
• Report production errors or concerns to the lead hand or supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Support material flow throughout the shop.
• Mentor apprentices and assist with their skill development.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Documented Red Seal Fabricator certification.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong mechanical and industrial knowledge.
• Proficiency in mathematics, particularly trigonometry.
• Experience with mechanical machinery is an asset.
• Ability to interpret shop drawings and technical information.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and recognize when assistance is required.
• Ability to climb ladders to access work areas.
• Commitment to following workplace safety policies and wearing appropriate PPE.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Fabrication Experience

Candidates should be prepared to discuss their experience with:

• Flux Core welding
• Metal Core welding
• Hard Wire welding
• Layout and fitting
• Fabricating assemblies from drawings
• Completing fabrication projects from scratch
• Working on large fabrication assemblies

About Us:

Express Employment Professionals works with job seekers to help them find the right job for their skills and experience. We have a variety of jobs available, and there are full-time, part-time, and temporary positions available. As one of the leading staffing companies in Canada, British Columbia, Fraser Valley, we’re ready to help you take the next step in your career.