Metal Shop Guide

12 shops · City of Hamilton

Aluminum welding in Hamilton

Aluminum takes the right gear and a skilled hand. Two Hamilton shops hold CWB's aluminum standard.

  • 12shops listed
  • 6list a certification
  • 7take small jobs
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12 shops

Eureka Group Industries

Hamilton 8 km

  • Welding
  • Machining
  • Metal fabrication
  • +4

Welding, grinding, shear blade reconditioning and custom wear plate fabrication for mining, paving, shipping and other industrial customers.

Certs
CWB W47.1ISO 9001
Equipment
BlanchardMattison+4
Jobs
Not listed yet
Since 1926 View shop
  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • +2

Welding, custom fabrication, structural steel installation and metal repairs for construction and manufacturing customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Production runs
Since 2012 View shop

Stolk Machine Shop

Hamilton 4 km

  • Machining
  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • +1

Provides machining, welding, custom fabrication and machine rebuilds, from one off parts to production runs.

Certs
ISO 9001CWB W47.1+1
Equipment
CNC Milling MachinesCNC Lathes+4
Jobs
Takes small jobsProduction runs
4 services View shop

North Star Technical

Hamilton 3 km

  • Machining
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +1

Industrial machining, fabrication, welding and equipment repairs for transportation, automotive, food production and manufacturing customers, with on site and emergency support.

Certs
ISO 9001CWB W47.1+1
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Rush jobs
Since 1986 View shop

GF Machine Shop

Stoney Creek 15 km

  • Machining
  • Metal fabrication
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +2

CNC and conventional machining, laser cutting, forming, welding and custom fabrication for industrial customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
FIBER LASER DURMA 3015Vimercati shear+6
Jobs
Can help with drawings
Since 1979 View shop

Kubes Steel

Stoney Creek 16 km

  • Bending
  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • +5

Rolling, bending and custom fabrication of structural and industrial metal components for construction, energy and architectural projects.

Certs
ISO 9001CWB W47.1
Equipment
Brake Press
Jobs
Takes small jobsProduction runs
Since 1974 View shop

Grizzly Custom

Hamilton 9 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +7

Custom metal fabrication, machining, forming and welding for industrial components, one off projects, truck equipment and trailers.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
4 Roll CNC Plate RollsIronworker 125 ton+2
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
10 services View shop

Bormill

Stoney Creek 14 km

  • Machining
  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • +1

Heavy CNC machining, welding, fabrication and industrial repairs for mining, energy, transportation and manufacturing customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
CNC Lathehorizontal boring mill
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 1990 View shop

Bouling Metals

Stoney Creek 7 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Bending
  • +1

Custom fabrication in stainless steel, aluminum and carbon steel, including tanks, guards and refractory steel form work.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
PRESS BRAKESHEAR+2
Jobs
Can help with drawings
4 services View shop
  • Machining
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +6

CNC machining, custom fabrication, welding and equipment repair for manufacturers, OEMs and plant maintenance teams, from single parts to production runs.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1999 View shop

Rangeview Fabricating

Hamilton 7 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Bending
  • +4

Custom steel fabrication, carts, racks, bins and guarding for retail, warehouse, logistics and industrial customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1988 View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +1

Metal fabrication, welding and finishing for themed environments, entertainment sets, exhibits and custom signage.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
4 services View shop

Before you call

Aluminum welding: the short version

TIG or MIG welding on aluminum: frames, trailers, tanks and parts.

When you need it

  • Cracked aluminum parts and housings
  • Aluminum trailers and truck parts
  • Railings, ramps and platforms
  • Custom aluminum frames and brackets

What to send the shop

  • Photos of the crack or break, close up
  • The alloy, if you know it
  • What the part does and what it carries
  • Whether it comes off, or needs on-site work

Typical lead time

Each repair is quoted on its own. Ask about the queue when you book.

Ask the shop

3 questions worth asking

  1. Q1

    Do you TIG weld aluminum, or use a spool gun?

  2. Q2

    Can you weld my alloy, or is it a casting?

  3. Q3

    Is your company certified to CSA W47.2 for aluminum?

Questions

Aluminum welding FAQ

Which Hamilton shops are certified for aluminum?

Two Hamilton machine and fabrication shops say they hold CSA W47.2, CWB's standard for welding aluminum.

Why is aluminum harder to weld?

Its surface oxide melts at about 2060°C and can spoil the weld, says CWB.

What does aluminum welding cost in Hamilton?

No Hamilton shop we checked posts prices. Send photos to compare quotes.

Good to know

  • Ask whether weld cleanup and finishing are in the price.
  • No Hamilton shop we checked posts prices for this. Send a request to compare quotes.

Sources

  1. North Star Technical, Hamilton, read Oct 28, 2026
  2. Stolk Machine Shop, Hamilton, read Oct 28, 2026
  3. CWB Group, read Oct 27, 2026
  4. CWB Group, read Oct 27, 2026

Need aluminum welding done?

One free request reaches up to 3 Hamilton shops that do it.