welder operator
Mississauga, CanadaCompany
Embury Co.
Location
Mississauga, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$28–$36 an hour
Via
via Indeed
Job Description
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
• Work setting
• Manufacture
• Tasks
• Interpret welding process specifications
• Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
• Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications
• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
• Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
• Determine weldability of materials
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment
• Type of materials
• Aluminum alloys
• Copper and copper alloys
• Non-ferrous materials
• Stainless steel
• Welding techniques
• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Brazing and soldering
• Equipment and machinery experience
• Arc welding machine
• Brazing machine
• Gas welding machine
• Soldering machine
• Area of specialization
• Custom fabrication
• Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
• Work setting
• Manufacture
• Tasks
• Interpret welding process specifications
• Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
• Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications
• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
• Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
• Determine weldability of materials
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment
• Type of materials
• Aluminum alloys
• Copper and copper alloys
• Non-ferrous materials
• Stainless steel
• Welding techniques
• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Brazing and soldering
• Equipment and machinery experience
• Arc welding machine
• Brazing machine
• Gas welding machine
• Soldering machine
• Area of specialization
• Custom fabrication
• Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs in Canada
What is the median hourly wage for welders in Canada in 2026?
The median hourly wage for welders (NOC 72106) in Canada is $31.25 as of January 2026, with low wages at $22.00 per hour and high wages at $40.50 per hour. Full-time annual earnings average $65,000 based on 40 hours per week. These figures reflect national data across all provinces.
What work permit do international welders need to work in Canada?
International welders require an employer-specific work permit supported by a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) costing $1,000, or qualify via Global Talent Stream with 10-day processing. Fees include $155 for the work permit application and $85 biometrics. Welders (TEER 2) may use Express Entry Federal Skilled Trades with 2 years full-time experience.
What education and experience qualify me for welder jobs in Canada?
A high school diploma or equivalent is required to start a welder apprenticeship, which totals 6,720 hours including 6,000 on-the-job and 720 classroom hours over 4 years. At least 1-2 years experience is needed for journeyperson status via provincial exam. Red Seal certification confirms national standards.
What documents do I need to apply for welder jobs in Canada?
Submit a resume listing welding tickets, CWB certifications, apprenticeship hours, and safety training like WHMIS 2015 and confined space entry. Include proof of Red Seal or provincial journeyperson certificate and 3 references. For immigrants, add work permit and language test results like IELTS CLB 5.
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