Fero International is a modular construction company based in Stoney Creek, Ontario. In our 300,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility that was purpose-built for modular, we design and manufacture volumetric modular buildings for diverse markets across Canada, including healthcare, education, housing, commercial and industrial. Our modular solutions reduce construction time, improve quality control, and promote sustainable building practices.

By joining the Fero team, you’ll achieve:

• A safe and inclusive work environment.
• Be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and driven team.
• Competitive compensation and benefits offer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Background in structural fitting and welding of structural assemblies.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and read a tape measure in both metric and imperial.
• Ability to operate rigging harnesses and overhead cranes.
• Current FCAW or previous ticketed with CWB an asset, all positions.
• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment used in the trade.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of current industry trends and practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work overtime and/or weekends if required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must stand for long periods, with frequent lifting up to 50lbs
• Able to work in all weather conditions including outdoors
• Bending, crouching, kneeling, lifting, tight spaces and ladder use
• Working at heights
• Wearing PPE such as safety boots, safety vest, safety glasses and gloves.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fabricate and/or repair according to blueprints, technical drawings, layouts, or specific work orders by welding metal components together.
• Lay out reference points and symbols on the structural steel according to the blueprint.
• Fit mating parts together according to blueprints
• Use cranes, rigging and hoists to move materials to and from workstation.
• Operate welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as flux-cored arc welding.
• Set up and operate various equipment such as torches, drills, various clamping tools, squares, disc grinders and other hand held tools.
• Grind, cut and priming of metal.
• Possesses a working knowledge of welding materials and equipment.
• Identify and communicate production problems as they arise and take action to correct upon approval from the Supervisor or Production Manager.
• Document and report on completed tasks, keeping accurate records of work performed.
• Maintain safe work environment by observing and following standards and procedures; complying with regulations and codes.
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Fero Code of Business Conduct.
• May perform other duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES THAT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE:

• Communication skills: ability to ask questions and interact with others
• Critical thinking: ability to problem solve, able to follow direction and work independently or with a team
• Curious: willingness to learn
• Resilient: quick to look for ways to solve or improve a situation, Adaptable to various work flows