Posted 6 months ago
Welder and Fitter
@ Metro Compactor Service
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
Overview
Metro Compactor Service is hiring a welder and fitter for custom fabrication and repair of waste and recycling equipment at its production shop. The role involves MIG welding, torch cutting, and fitting parts from blueprints, plus refurbishing projects. Pay is $55,000 to $70,000 annually with an incentive targeted at 5% of base salary, for day shift 7:00am to 3:30pm.
Pay:
$55,000–$70,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- MIG welding and torch cutting of waste and recycling equipment
- Layout and positioning of parts per specifications
- Fabrication with hand and power tools
- Interpreting shop drawings and blueprints
- Lifting materials up to 50 pounds
Requirements summary:
- Proven MIG welding experience
- Strong blueprint interpretation skills
- Fitting operations experience
- Comfort with hand and power tools
- Ability to read a measuring tape
- Torch cutting and forklift experience preferred
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Paid training |
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Metro Compactor Service
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Waste equipment service & sales powered by iSMART™ Technology to optimize equipment performance throughout its lifetime.
Full company description
Metro Compactor is Canada's leading expert in waste and recycling equipment. We are committed to quality—in our staff, our service, and in the products we provide. We produce top-of-the-line residential and commercial waste and recycling equipment and are the Canadian master distributor of Marathon Equipment, the largest manufacturer of compactors and balers in North America. Our service fleet—the industry’s largest in Canada—repairs and maintains equipment of every make, model, and size, in every marketplace. Our customers include multi-residential buildings, Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Clients as well as Municipalities No matter what your waste management equipment needs, Metro Compactor Service has the expertise to provide you with effective, industry-leading solutions.
- LinkedIn followers
- 2,807
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 107
- Reported office locations
- 145 Heart Lake Road South, Brampton, Ontario L6W 3K3, CA
- 1860 Broadway St., Port Coquitlam, British Columbia V2C 2N1, CA
- Business categories
- Machinery Manufacturing
- Service Industry
- Health Care
- Recycling
- Sales
- Other recorded names
- Metro Compactor Service
- Metro Compactor Service Inc.
- Specialties
- Compactors
- Balers
- Waste
- Recycling
- Organic
- Compactor Containers
- Grates
- Bike Racks
- Bin Pullers
- Chutes
- 24 Hr Service & Repair
- Custom Installations
- and Remote Monitoring
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Metro Compactor is Canada's leading expert in waste and recycling equipment. We are committed to quality—in our staff, our service, and in the products we provide. We produce top-of-the-line residential and commercial waste and recycling equipment and are the Canadian master distributor of Marathon Equipment, the largest manufacturer of compactors and balers in North America. Our service fleet—the industry’s…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Environmental Services |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Brampton, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1978 |
| Specialties | CompactorsBalersWasteRecyclingOrganicCompactor ContainersGratesBike RacksBin PullersChutes |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
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About us:
Metro Compactor Service is Canada's leading expert for waste and recycling equipment solutions. With expertise spanning over four decades, we provide custom manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and repair services for balers, compactors, and chutes. Our cutting-edge iSmart technology sets us apart, enhancing efficiency and sustainability for our clients in the residential, commercial, and municipal sectors.
You can learn more about us on our website: www.metrocompactor.com.
Overview:
A Welder/Fitter is involved in custom fabrication and welding tasks primarily for waste and recycling equipment. With a focus on accuracy and precision, the role involves referring to blueprints and utilizing a variety of measuring tools. In addition, our welder/fitters contribute to refurbishing projects for various equipment.
This role will primarily work with Black Steel (Mild Carbon) of different gauges (10,12,14) and plates (3/16", 1/4", 3/8"). Occasional welding tasks include working with round bars and pipes of similar thickness. The welding tasks range from 1-inch stitches to continuous weld beads spanning several feet.
Location: This role will work from our Production Shop.
Work Hours: 7:00am – 3:30pm
Pay rate: $55,000 - $70,000 annually
Bonus: This position is eligible to receive an incentive award targeted at 5% of the base salary.
Responsibilities:
- Manufacture and repair waste and recycling equipment using Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding and torch cutting techniques.
- Layout, position, and secure parts and assemblies as per given specifications.
- Utilize a variety of hand and power tools for fabrication processes.
- Interpret and construct based on shop drawings.
- Manage lifting of materials and components up to 50 pounds.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as contribute to team efforts.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Proven MIG Welding Experience.
- Strong proficiency in blueprint interpretation.
- Experience in fitting operations.
- Comfortable with a variety of hand and power tools.
- Skill in reading and interpreting measuring tape.
- Capacity to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Torch Cutting and Forklift operation experience preferred but not mandatory.
Why Work For Us:
Join Metro Compactor Service, an industry leader in the waste & recycling equipment sector in Canada. As we aim for North American expansion, we're all about pushing boundaries, be it promoting employee skill development, leading innovative technologies, or consistently delivering our Super Service promise. Our greatest strength? Our people, who make our groundbreaking tech and market leadership possible.
So, if you're all about making a big difference in an environment that values you as much as your skillset, come join the Metro family. Let's shape the future together!
- Recognized Excellence: As a certified Great Place to Work (2023, 2024, 2025), Canada's Top 100 Small & Medium Employers (2024, 2025), and recipient of the Innovation Award by the Brampton Board of Trade, our reputation speaks for itself.
- Rewarding Package: Enjoy competitive salaries, flexible time off with 2 vacation policies to choose from, maternity-leave top up, and the security of our company-matched retirement program. Plus, choose from three tailored benefits packages with extended coverage to suit your individual needs
- Employee Growth: We encourage and support your growth through internal learning opportunities, mentorship, and a Training Reimbursement Program
- Company Culture and Engagement: Participate in regular company events and charitable initiatives that enrich our family-oriented culture. A safe and positive work environment is our top priority and our staff have voted us a Great Place to Work for good reason!
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At Metro Compactor Service, we take pride in being recognized as a certified Great Place to Work in 2023, 2024 & 2025. As an equal opportunity employer, we truly believe that a diverse workforce best represents the community we serve and enhances our ability to provide excellent service to our customers. We are committed to attracting and retaining a vibrant mix of passionate and talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences.
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