Welder (MIG/TIG)

Role overview

Overlanders Manufacturing LP is hiring an experienced MIG and TIG welder for a stable, production-driven shop role in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The position focuses on welding and assembling metal components using set procedures and fixtures to deliver repeatable quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This opportunity is well suited to someone who enjoys hands-on work, values consistency, and can thrive in a team-oriented setting with clear instructions and predictable schedules.

What you’ll do

• Weld and assemble metal parts using MIG and TIG processes.
• Work from established methods, fixtures, shop drawings, and work instructions to maintain consistency.
• Carry out repetitive production welding tasks in a busy manufacturing setting.
• Follow both verbal and written direction in English.
• Collaborate with teammates and adapt to training on additional processes, including robotic welding if needed.

What you bring

• At least 2 years of hands-on MIG and TIG welding experience.
• Ability to interpret shop drawings and work instructions accurately.
• Comfort working in a steady production environment with repetitive tasks.
• Willingness to learn and contribute positively in a team setting.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Robotic welding exposure is considered an advantage, though it is not mandatory.

Schedule and training

The first 2 to 3 months include training on the day shift, running Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:15 PM. After training, the regular schedule moves to the afternoon shift from Monday to Thursday, 4:15 PM to 2:15 AM, for a total of 40 hours per week. Every Friday is off, and there are no rotating shifts.

Pay and review cycle

Hourly pay ranges from CA$22 to CA$26, depending on experience and the weld test. While working the Monday to Thursday afternoon shift, an extra CA$1.50 per hour is paid for all hours on that shift. Performance and wage reviews are scheduled at 3, 6, and 12 months.

Benefits and workplace advantages

Benefits begin after the probation period. The company provides fresh air helmets for welders to support safety, comfort, and a clean work area. Additional advantages mentioned include flexible vacation time, a company-matched RRSP program, quarterly goal-based rewards, an annual Christmas party, and dividend-paying stock options.

About the company

Founded in 1978 in Abbotsford, BC, Overlanders Manufacturing started by making light-duty truck parts and later developed into a precision sheet metal manufacturer serving customers throughout Western Canada and the United States. The business became part of Exchange Income Corporation in 2006, supporting long-term investment and growth. In 2025, it expanded further by joining with Hansen Industries, strengthening fabrication, machining, and stamping capabilities. Today, the company operates as part of a broader metal manufacturing group with a focus on precision fabrication for commercial and industrial customers.

Additional information

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.