About Hooper Welding
Hooper Welding is an owner-led fabrication company with shops in Oakville and Hamilton, Ontario. Founded in 1952 as a welding repair shop, Hooper Welding Enterprises Limited has grown to be a recognized global leader in the design and manufacture of pressure equipment to the ASME Code, Section I, VIII Div.1 & Div.2 with expertise in pressure vessels, reactors, heat exchangers and custom steel fabrication.
The Role
We are looking for a skilled Welder to fabricate and repair pressure vessels, boilers and tanks to ASME Section VIII code.
You will work from drawings and WPSs, weld a range of materials with multiple processes, and take pride in welds that pass inspection the first time.
What You Will Do
- Read blueprints, weld symbols and WPSs to plan each job.
- Weld using GMAW, FCAW, SMAW and GTAW.
- Weld carbon, stainless, alloy and chromoly steels.
- Prepare joints and remove defects with grinders and carbon arc gouging.
- Inspect your own welds for quality and integrity.
- Operate overhead cranes and keep your work area safe and clean.
- Report material and equipment issues to your Foreman.
What You Bring
- Completed three-year apprenticeship program.
- Valid GMAW, FCAW and SMAW tickets in 1G, 2G and 3G.
- Ability to pass ASME open-root welding tickets.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong attention to detail and a safety-first approach.
- Availability for day or afternoon shift and overtime.
Nice to Have
- GTAW experience.
- Pressure vessel / ASME Section VIII experience.
- Stainless and chromoly experience.
Why Hooper Welding
- $40.14 + health benefits, vacation, RRSP, bonus, + other compensations
- Steady, full-time work on code-quality projects.
- An owner-led company where good work gets noticed.
Hooper Welding is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available on request at every stage of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the AODA. We will let every candidate we interview know the outcome within 45 days of their final interview.
AI disclosure: We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.
