Weld Shop Assistant - Cambridge Plant

Cambridge Pro Fab Inc.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in England is seeking a Weld Shop Assistant to support steel fabrication tasks. The role includes using basic hand tools, assisting production teams, and maintaining a clean workspace. Ideal candidates are reliable, safety-driven, and can lift heavy objects. This full-time position offers a structured work schedule and a range of employee benefits, contributing to a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Safe Work Culture

RRSP Matching

Superior Co‑Paid Company Benefit package

Education Assistance

Boot & Clothing Allowance

Employee Recognition Programs

Company Events

Strong Community Involvement

Qualifications

• Reliable with personal transportation.
• Able to follow safe work practices and directions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the fabrication of products in the steel fabrication shop.
• Operate basic hand tools and assist production teams.
• Maintain cleanliness of the worksite and perform housekeeping tasks.

Skills

Reliability

Safety-driven

Ability to use basic hand tools

Capacity to lift and carry heavy objects

Job description

Cambridge Pro Fab Inc. is a family-owned Canadian manufacturing company proudly serving the Power Generation industry for more than 36 years. As a North American leader in the supply of steel ducting for oil, gas, and coal projects, we deliver fabrication services that are reliable, unpredictable, and flexible—while consistently maintaining the highest quality standards.

About the Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Weld Shop Assistant (WSA) to join our team on Day Shift for an upcoming project at our Cambridge site beginning February 2.

This position will focus on tasks such as insulating, lining, general material handling, housekeeping, and assisting production teams.

The successful candidate will complete a 1-month training period at our Brantford facility (84 Shaver St. Brantford, ON) before transitioning to the Cambridge site (90 Industrial Road, Cambridge, ON).

If you are reliable, have transportation, are safety-driven, and looking for consistent work in a supportive manufacturing environment, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

What Cambridge Pro Fab can Offer to you

• Safe Work Culture
• RRSP Matching
• Superior Co‑Paid Company Benefit package
• Education Assistance
• Boot & Clothing Allowance
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Company Events
• Strong Community Involvement

About the Position

The role of a Weld Shop Assistant is to assist with the fabrication of our products by performing basic yet important tasks that are essential in keeping production moving in the steel fabrication shop. Duties include operating basic hand tools, insulating and lining for our final finish, and assisting machine operators, fitters/welders, shippers/receivers, etc. Housekeeping and grinding are key components of this physically demanding job.

Hours of Work: (Monday - Thursday) 6:00am to 4:30pm Total of 40 Hours.

What will you be doing

• Use of basic hand tools
• Cut and install insulation and liners.
• Follow directions
• Follow Safe work practices (BBO success)
• Properly fill out timecards when they change job numbers
• Use crane - only simple single hoist lifts when trained.
• Keep up with a fast‑paced environment
• Use 10 minutes clean up every day
• Work in compliance with the provision of the Act and the regulations and all applicable legislation
• Operate equipment in a safe and professional manner
• Use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing that is required to be used or worn
• Follow all health and safety rules and regulations
• Accountable for the quality and efficiency of work performed
• Lift and carry heavy objects including materials, supplies and equipment
• Clean up debris, materials and equipment around the worksite (ex. Washrooms, office, lunchroom and yard when required including sweeping floors, mopping etc.)
• Remove garbage
• Move material to racks, storage and Stores
• Clean/prep of material (ex. Grinding, Surfox cleaning, caulking and polishing)
• Painting
• Shipping and receiving activities
• Assist others as necessary
• Maintain adequate attendance