Sheet Metal Mechanic

Russell Hendrix Foodservice Equipment is looking for a Sheet Metal Mechanic (TIG Welder) to join our Quest manufacturing team in Winnipeg. Quest is our in-house manufacturing division, producing custom stainless-steel fabrications and gas appliances and the Sheet Metal Mechanic is at the core of bringing those products to life. This is a role for an experienced TIG welder who takes pride in precision, quality, and craftsmanship, and who is ready to bring their skills to a team that shares those same standards. If you're looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with a skilled and supportive team in a facility that takes real pride in what it builds, we'd love to hear from you.

Who We Are

At Russell Hendrix Foodservice Equipment, we empower customers to succeed by providing high-quality foodservice solutions across Canada. For over 80 years, we've been a trusted partner to restaurants, hotels, and institutions nationwide, delivering industry-leading design, product solutions, distribution, and execution.

What It's Like to Work Here

We're a team of people who believe how we work matters just as much as what we achieve. Our values of respect, integrity, and accountability guide how we treat one another and serve our customers.

Our culture is defined by a strong customer focus, a mindset of winning as one team, a commitment to investing in success, and a genuine sense of care. We collaborate, support one another, and take pride in delivering great work together.

Joining Russell Hendrix means being part of a team that values your contributions, supports your growth, and gives you the opportunity to make a real impact in your role.

What's In It for You

• Competitive hourly rate ⇨ A rate based on your experience and ability, with room to grow as you demonstrate your skills.
• Consistent Schedule ⇨ Monday to Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, with occasional voluntary overtime available on weekends for those who want it.
• Consistent & Central Work Location ⇨ Report to the same centrally located Winnipeg facility every day, making for a predictable and easily navigable commute wherever you're coming from.
• Flexible Health & Dental Benefits ⇨ Choose from a tiered benefits package that lets you select the level of coverage that best suits you and your family's needs.
• Life Insurance ⇨ Peace of mind with coverage.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program ⇨ 24/7 access to short-term counselling, as well as coaching, and financial and legal support.
• $400 Annual Wellness Benefit ⇨ Invest in your well-being with support for fitness, mental health, and personal development.
• Paid Volunteer Day ⇨ Give back to your community with one paid day off each year to volunteer.
• Excellent Employee Discount ⇨ Enjoy great savings on our products.
• Dynamic & Inclusive Work Environment ⇨ Be part of a team that values respect, integrity, and accountability.
• Opportunities for Growth ⇨ We support your professional development and career advancement through training, mentorship, and internal mobility.

What You'll Do

• Utilize and interpret blueprints to determine how and where to fabricate, assemble, and install sheet metal products
• Measure, mark dimensions, and lay out material to be installed using tools such as scribes, rulers, calculators, and squares
• Select the appropriate type and gauge of sheet metal to be used in projects according to specifications
• Fasten joints and seams in sheet metal with solder, welds, caulk, bolts, and metal driver clips, ensuring work is done carefully and bonds will last
• Install assemblies including tables, sinks, appliances, hoods, and other stainless fixtures
• Use hand and power tools to trim, buff, smooth, file, and grind metal surfaces and joints of assembled parts to ensure safety and a seamless appearance
• Ensure safety is a priority during all activities, including using tools and fabricating and installing metal
• Perform other related duties as required

Where You'll Work

This is a full-time, onsite role based at the Quest manufacturing facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba. You'll work on an active manufacturing floor alongside a skilled team. It is a focused, craftsmanship-driven environment where the work you do every day goes directly into a finished product built right here in Winnipeg.

What You Bring

Education and Experience

• Completion of a Welding diploma program
• 2+ years of TIG welding experience on light gauge stainless steel, required
• Demonstrated knowledge of layout, fabrication, and welding techniques
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication, including measuring, cutting, shaping, and bending
• Experience with carpentry, plumbing, and/or electrical is considered an asset
• Experience with gas appliance fabrication is considered an asset

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, interpret, and understand blueprints and specifications
• Strong attention to detail and personal pride in the quality and finish of completed work
• Excellent understanding of safety practices and procedures in a fabricating environment
• Clear and effective communicator, comfortable working with teammates, supervision, and design staff
• Collaborative and team-oriented, with the ability to work independently as required
• Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move items weighing 50–60 pounds
• Must provide own hand tools

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Russell Hendrix welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Russell Hendrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Russell Hendrix is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.