Overview

About Us

SCS Manufacturing Inc. is a leading steel fabrication company based in Nanaimo, BC, specializing in waste, recycling, and environmental containment products. We are committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement across our operations.

As part of The Hazelwood Group, we offer the best of both worlds: small-team flexibility backed by the strength of a larger organization. Learn more at https://www.hazelwood.ca/

We’re looking for a skilled Fabricator / Steel Fitter who thrives on precision, problem-solving, and hands-on custom fabrication. If you can read a drawing, fit steel with confidence, and take pride in high-quality workmanship, this role is for you.

You’ll work in a fast-paced production environment fabricating structural steel, standard company products, and one-off custom components, ensuring everything fits perfectly before final welding and finishing.

Benefits of Employment – Why work at SCS?

  • Matching RRSP contributions
  • Benefits after 3 months (health & dental premiums are 100% employer-paid)
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Priority access to TELUS Health Virtual Care (access to a doctor 24/7, 365 days a year)
  • Annual financial donations to volunteer organizations directly supported by our employees
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program
  • Supportive, respectful, and forward-thinking leadership team that values employee input and ideas

Compensation

  • $30 to $35 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

What You’ll Do

  • Read, interpret, and work from blueprints, shop drawings, and fabrication specifications
  • Measure, layout, cut, fit, align, and assemble structural steel and custom components
  • Ensure proper tolerances and fit-up prior to welding or finishing
  • Build and use jigs, fixtures, and templates for production and custom work
  • Perform tack welding to secure components for final weld
  • Operate fabrication equipment including brakes, shears, punches, rollers, saws, bending machines, flame and plasma cutters
  • Modify, retrofit, and repair existing metal structures
  • Conduct technical inspections to verify fit, alignment, and dimensional accuracy
  • Monitor material usage and report shortages, defects, or quality concerns
  • Assist with fabrication and repair estimates
  • Provide input for production, quality, and management reports
  • Support project planning, timelines, and budgets
  • Collaborate closely with Managers, Welders, and the Design Department
  • Review drawings to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and fit for purpose
  • Train, support, and verify the work of junior employees and apprentices
  • Track time accurately using the company app
  • Maintain safe work practices and detailed documentation
  • Stay current with fabrication techniques, equipment, and industry standards
  • Perform other duties as required

What You Bring

  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Proven experience as a Fabricator, Steel Fitter, or similar role
  • Strong blueprint reading and drawing interpretation skills
  • Experience with custom fabrication and structural steel fitting
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to work independently in a busy, time-sensitive production environment
  • Experience with routine maintenance of fabrication equipment
  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and quality
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Computer literacy
  • Professional, tactful, and respectful approach at all times
  • Flexible and team-oriented mindset

Summation

Thank you for considering a career opportunity with The Hazelwood Group. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. Before you proceed with your application, please take note of the following important points:

  • Application Submission: The submission of your resume does not guarantee an interview or an actual transfer. Our hiring process is designed to identify the most qualified candidates who align with our organization’s needs.
  • Minimum Requirements: We encourage qualified applicants to apply for our open positions. However, to be considered, you must meet the minimum requirements related to the skills and qualifications specified in the job posting.
  • Legally Entitled to Work in Canada: Please be aware that you must be legally entitled to work in Canada to apply for a position with The Hazelwood Group. Our organization does not possess a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) that would support the hiring of foreign workers.
  • Acknowledgment: We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants in pursuing career opportunities with The Hazelwood Group. However, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that only those candidates selected for an interview will receive a response to their application. We kindly request that you refrain from making on-site visits or phone inquiries regarding your application status. We will only contact candidates who have been shortlisted for further consideration.
  • Criminal Record Check: Some positions within our Group of Companies may require a criminal record check as part of the hiring process. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and accept this requirement.

We look forward to considering your application if you meet the qualifications for our current job openings. Your interest in our organization is valued, and we wish you success in your job search.

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