Job Description

Fabricator - Truck Bodies - Abbotsford, B.C.

HUB Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.

Building Quality | Driving Trust

Why Join Us?

Do you like vehicles and equipment? Are you familiar with the body fabrication of large trucks?

An Abbotsford Fire Truck Manufacturing company is seeking Fabricators to join our team. We are a long-standing, local business with many long-term employees, and are looking to add a few more dedicated professionals.

At Hub Fire Engines, we are proud to be transforming how custom fire apparatus are built in Canada. As part of our commitment to innovation and quality, we've implemented modern manufacturing methods that support precision and efficiency on the shop floor. These include laser cutting of major body components, as well as the use of 3D design and modeling to produce detailed, fabrication-ready drawings and instructions for our production team. Welder/fabricators joining our team will be part of a forward-thinking environment where craftsmanship is elevated through technology -- building life-saving equipment with purpose and pride.

A strong attention to detail and careful finishing is a must. Experience in custom fabrication (primarily aluminum). Canadian Welding Certification an asset but not required.

This position is typically Monday to Friday shifts but may require the odd Saturday. Reliability, dependability, and a positive attitude are a must. The applicant must be willing to self-study industry specific technical information.

What You Will Do

Perform custom aluminum fabrication for truck bodies. Assemble aluminum components and structures according to blueprints, technical drawings and specifications. Utilize various fabrication techniques, including cutting, bending, and welding to create precise and high-quality metal structures (primarily aluminum). Operate cutting equipment to shape and trim aluminum pieces to required sizes. Execute various welding techniques, including MIG and TIG welding to join aluminum parts. Quality Control - inspect completed work to ensure it meets quality and safety standards.

What We Offer at HUB Fire Engines

At HUB Fire Engines, you will enjoy competitive compensation, a safe and healthy work environment, and a full range of benefits (i.e.: Dental care, Disability insurance, Employee assistance program, Extended health care, Life Insurance, On-site parking, Paid time-off, Vision care, etc.).

Full-time | Monday to Friday | This is a union position. Salary range: $30.00 to $38.00 per hour. This position may require occasional work on weekends, outside of regular work hours. Includes EHT plus fully paid health and dental plan. Includes bonus plan for on time production. Stop commuting and work locally.
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At HUB Fire Engines, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion, or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@hubfire.com

Please visit us at: www.hubfire.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $30.00-$38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:

Abbotsford, BC V2S 7W5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Which of the following fabrication tasks are you confident performing independently?
1. MIG welding
2. TIG welding
3. Reading and interpreting blueprints or fabrication drawings
4. Measuring, cutting, and fitting metal components
5. I do not have experience with these tasks

Applicants will be required to complete a hands-on skills assessment as part of the interview process.

Can you read and work from technical drawings or blueprints without supervision?
1. Yes
2. Somewhat - I may need guidance
3. No

Applicants will be required to complete a hands-on skills assessment as part of the interview process.

Experience:

Metal fabrication: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-04