Why you want to work here

Our success and growth are driven by our team. We appreciate all their hard work and ensure it does not go unnoticed. Our employees take pride in the unique and quality crafted projects they fabricate. Want a challenging and rewarding job? This is the place for you.

Who we are

A family-run and operated, one-stop shop for all your metal fabrication needs. Specializing in the industrial, commercial, institutional and energy sectors.  

What we make

Structural and miscellaneous steel (buildings, stairs, stacks), custom metal fab, pressure vessels (ASME), fuel/storage tanks (ULC), enclosures, welding and engineering design. 

Our workplace culture

We see our team like one big family. We focus on ensuring workplace satisfaction, investing in our people and quality leadership. Workplace morale is very important.

Career advancement 

We're firm believers in career development, through experience and training courses. We've had many team members start on the shop floor and move to management positions. 

Fun stuff

Christmas parties, hockey tickets and prize draws, summer BBQs, food trucks, pizza days, golf tournaments and much more!

Meet the team

Position: Senior Project Manager/Estimator 
Name: Kevin McAteer
Age: 54
Years at company: 22

What do you do on a day-to-day basis at your job?

I am responsible for estimating and managing projects, coordinating with other trades, dealing with customer inquiries and needs, scheduling projects and deadlines with clients, job site visits for measuring and design and overseeing employee production. 

How did you arrive at your current position? What was your professional or career path?

In high school, I took every welding course offered. Graduated college with distinction, worked at a local company then came to Olsonfab as a fitter/welder. Started taking on small estimates, doing site measuring, and then gradually became senior project manager/estimator. 

What is the best part about your job?

Dealing with our clients! Working with them and their specific needs, being able to see the project through from A to Z to the final end result of a project is very rewarding. Also, taking an idea/need, then designing it and turning it into something. 

The job

Requirements

Many of our employees started off as a student or as a labourer and moved up the ladder thanks to their dedication and skills. So, we focus more on their experience in the industry and being mechanically/technically inclined. Project management courses are a plus!  

Skills

Strong leadership, organization skills, customer-focused, great at problem-solving and critical thinking, people management, great communication skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, attention to detail. 

Perks

• Dental benefits

• Drug benefits

• Financial bonuses

• Vision benefits

• Retirement Plan/ RRSP contributions

• Competitive salaries

• Paid employee training and development