Iron Worker/ Metal Fabricators (FT)

Matrix is looking to hire Iron Worker/ Metal Fabricators for a long-term project in Halifax, NS. We will be providing $220 travel per rotation/week and $135 LOA per working day! This position offers weekends off to allow for work/life balance. Accommodations can be provided or they can find their own accommodations. The pay rate is $37.12/hr. Our client has been building quality vessels for over 50 years and have been in the forefront of the Canadian shipbuilding for over 130 years.

Key Responsibilities:
Areas of specialization: shipbuilding, structural metal or steel, plate work, pressure vessel

Measure, cut, grind, fit, align, and tack weld parts

Layout of reference points and patterns

Assemble and fit plates and sections to form structures

Install interior structures, hatches, doors, bulkheads, etc. to complete all of the steel work in the ship

Layout construct patterns and templates

Read, interpret, plan, and execute from drawings, blueprints, and procedures

Requirements:
Able to lift a weight up to fifty pounds (50 lbs)

You must be eligible to work in Canada to apply for this job

A pre-employment Government Security Clearance/Background and Credit check will need to be completed

Full PPE + Fit Tested Respirator Mask.

Qualifications:
Shipbuilding experience is an asset

Completion of vocational, technical and/or equivalent training or 5+ years of related experience

CWB Certification

Metal fabrication trade certification, or equivalent, is preferred

Pipefitting and Ironworking experience considered an asset

Confined Space

Fall Protection

WHMIS

HSE Orientation

ISI Medium Voltage Cable Training

ISI Lockout Tag Training

ISI Security Orientation (In Person)

Must be able to commute to work daily.

About Matrix Labour Leasing Ltd.:
Matrix Labour Leasing is a full-service recruitment agency specializing in the placement and administration of the skilled trades workforce all across Canada. We have been in business for over nineteen years and have placed over 4,000,000 employment-hours in the Canadian workforce. We have been recognized as one of Alberta Venture’s Fast Growth 50 and as a Leader of Tomorrow by Business in Calgary. As a leader in our industry, Matrix remains committed remaining cutting edge of the Full Service Temporary/Permanent Placement model as well as best in class managed services in Payroll and Back Office Support. We are proud to serve the following industries: Industrial Construction Commercial Construction Oil and Gas Manufacturing Warehousing Hospitality Healthcare Pipeline Construction