Overview

Please only send your resume if you are a Red Seal Journeyman Metal Fabricator or have 5 years fabricating experience at a shipyard. All other resumes will not be considered for this position.

If you are interested in being part of the regeneration of the Canadian shipbuilding industry at Seaspans Vancouver Shipyard, with steady well-paid work spanning the coming decade, then please send us your application today!

All candidates must show proof of:

  • Metal Fabricator or Boilermaker Certificate of Qualification with Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement; or a Recognized Equivalent Provincial Trades Qualification; or a Recognized Equivalent International Trade Qualification
  • Minimum of 30 Months Documented Metal Fabrication Experience in the shipbuilding industry

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • CWB all position FCAW Tacking Ticket preferred
  • Marine Fitter Endorsement or 5 years shipbuilding experience in a new construction shipyard preferred
  • Comprehend and follow written and spoken directions and work in a safe & efficient manner
  • Good communication skills both written and verbal in the English language
  • Ability to work in a team environment or individually with a positive attitude
  • Demonstrated proficiency reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings
  • Demonstrates proficiency at layout and fabrication of metal structural parts such as plates, bulkheads, and frames
  • Demonstrates proficiency at aligning fabricated parts using jacks, turnbuckles, and fairing tools
  • Must be able to use a variety of tools and measuring devices
  • Must be able to work in a construction environment involving confined spaces, working at heights, physical labour, and various weather conditions
  • Must be able to be qualified to wear a respirator
  • Must be able to work all shifts

Marine & Shipbuilders Local 506 offers an excellent health, welfare & pension package after the completion of 480 hours

If you are interested in future opportunities, please apply online today.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $43.82 /hour

Experience:

  • Metal Fabrication: 5 years (Preferred)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $43.82 per hour

Additional pay:

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekends

Education:

  • AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (Required)

Work remotely:

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