Join Our Team as a Thermite Welder
Location: Ontario
Company: Universal Rail Solutions Inc.
Employment: Full-Time, Unionized Role
Hourly Rate: $41.79
Ready to Help Build and Maintain Canada’s Railways?
If you're an experienced railway welder who takes pride in quality workmanship, safety, and precision, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Universal Rail Solutions Inc. is seeking a Thermite Welder to support railway construction, maintenance, and infrastructure renewal projects across Ontario. In this role, you'll perform critical rail welding activities while helping ensure the safety, reliability, and integrity of Canada's railway network.
Who We Are
At Universal Rail Solutions Inc., we keep Canada's railways moving - safely, efficiently, and sustainably. We work coast-to-coast across every railway sector and project size, delivering exceptional value and service excellence to our clients.
Within our team, we call this Doing It Right!
The Opportunity
As a Thermite Welder, you will be responsible for performing high-quality thermite welding and related rail welding activities in support of railway construction, maintenance, and repair projects.
This unionized role requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, and compliance while working in accordance with company procedures, railway standards, regulatory requirements, and the applicable collective agreement. You will work in a dynamic field environment, supporting projects at multiple locations while helping maintain the safe operation of Canada's rail infrastructure.
What You'll Do
- Perform thermite welding of rail joints in accordance with approved railway procedures and specifications
- Prepare rail ends, molds, and welding materials prior to welding activities
- Conduct pre-weld and post-weld inspections, including grinding and finishing of welds
- Operate welding, cutting, grinding, and measuring equipment safely and effectively
- Ensure compliance with:
- Transport Canada regulations
- Ontario OHSA requirements
- Railway standards
- Company safety policies and procedures
- Participate in job briefings, hazard assessments, and safety meetings
- Maintain accurate documentation related to welding activities and inspections
- Assist with track maintenance and construction activities as required under the collective agreement
- Inspect, maintain, and care for welding tools and equipment
- Work collaboratively with Forepersons, Track Maintenance crews, and other unionized employees
- Report unsafe conditions, incidents, hazards, or defects immediately to supervision
- Perform other related duties as assigned
What You Bring
- Certified or qualified Thermite Welder with railway-recognized certification or equivalent experience
- Minimum 2 years of railway thermite welding experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of rail welding procedures, tolerances, and quality standards
- Ability to read and interpret:
- Work instructions
- Technical drawings
- Specifications
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to workmanship quality
- Ability to work effectively in a unionized environment
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision once qualified
- Adaptability to changing schedules, job sites, and working conditions
- Physical ability to perform demanding field work, including:
- Lifting
- Bending
- Kneeling
- Standing for extended periods
- Valid Ontario Class G Driver's Licence, or ability to obtain
- Willingness to obtain and maintain union membership
What We Offer
- Competitive pay
- Union membership with a comprehensive benefits program
- Growth and advancement opportunities where available
- The opportunity to work with a great team where Safety is an integral part of our culture
Apply Today!
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Universal Rail Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
A.I. may be used in the grading of candidates for selection purposes.
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