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Metal Fabricator/ Ironworkers - Red Seal/Journeyperson - Woodside Industries (Local 73)

Irving Shipbuilding, located at 3 Atlantic Street Dartmouth NS B2Y 4L7, is part of the J.D. Irving Group of companies and is in the business of building quality ships and repairing vessels. The company's primary site is Halifax Shipyard, with three other locations in the Maritime Provinces. Irving Shipbuilding is currently working on a number of significant projects for the Department of National Defense and the Canadian Coast Guard. The company's commitment to health, safety and care for its employees and the environment is an integral part of its business.

One of Canada's leading offshore fabricators, Woodside Industries, provides a full range of construction, modification, upgrade and maintenance services for the offshore, sub-sea and tidal power businesses; from its deep-water quayside facilities. The company's commitment to health, safety and care for its employees and the environment is an integral part of its business.

Woodside Industries is currently seeking an experienced Metal Fabricator/ Ironworker, Local 73 to fill a permanent position in Dartmouth, NS.

Irving Shipbuilding is seeking Metal Fabricators (Red Seal or Journeyperson) / Ironworkers for current opportunities.

We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, women (applying for non-traditional positions), persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons and persons of the LGBTQ community. ISI encourages applicants to self-identify in the cover letter/resume portion of your application. Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment where all employees feel supported and valued.

Qualifications:

• Education Required: Associate's Degree/CEGEP/vocational or technical training
• Years of Experience Required: 5-8 or more years of fabrication, assembly, and fitting experience utilizing various tools and equipment
• For Ironworkers: Metal fabrication trade certification
• For Ironworkers: Experience working in Marine/Industrial industry is considered an asset
• You must be eligible to work in Canada to apply for this job
• A pre-employment physical is required
• A background check will be completed by the Employer
• Full trade flexibility is required

All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Key Responsibilities:

• Measure, cut, grind, fit, align and tack weld parts
• Layout of reference points and patterns
• Assemble and fit plates and sections to form structures
• Layout construct patterns and templates
• Read, interpret, plan and execute from drawings, blueprints and procedures
• Physical effort and work conditions:
  • Irving Shipbuilding's Woodside Industries location is a state of the art, smoke free working environment
  • As a part of Irving Shipbuilding's strong commitment to health and safety, candidates will be required to participate in daily stretch and flex exercises
  • Candidates will be required to wear respiratory protective equipment and must comply with all safety regulations regarding the proper fit and use of this personal protective equipment
  • Candidates will be required to work at heights from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms
  • Stand, stoop, bend, kneel, and climb
  • Work in confined spaces and inclement weather
  • Support extended hours and overtime as business needs dictate
  • Work may be performed indoors and outdoors
  • You will frequently handle, lift, carry, and set up parts and equipment that weigh up to fifty (50lbs) pounds
  • Occasionally, you may be required to lift and carry items that weigh over fifty (50lbs) pounds
• Areas of specialization: structural metal or steel, plate work, shipbuilding, pressure vessels
• Install interior structures, hatches, doors, bulkheads, etc. to complete all of the steel work in the ship
• Instruct and mentor apprentices
• Work in a new fabrication environment
• Operation of CNC machines
• Set-up Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) equipment for welding
• Select the proper weld filler material
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment, semi-automatic flame or plasma cutting equipment
• Layout, fabricate, fit up a pipe assembly including fittings, flanges and valves utilizing various tools and equipment
• Work with various pipe materials such as carbon steel, copper-nickel, and stainless steel along with the appropriate valves and fitting

What We Offer:

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• RRSP matching program
• Health & Wellness reimbursements
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Shipbuilding and the larger network of the JD Irving group of companies.

Please be advised that some positions within our business have been designated as 'Safety Sensitive' where the employee holding the position has a heightened responsibility for his/her own safety or the safety of others due to the nature of the job. If this is the case, you will be informed in the interview process.

For further details, please contact: [email protected]

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:

Please complete the online application form. An up-to-date resume of past experience and education are required. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, or at any time during our recruitment steps, please contact us.

All applications will be reviewed by one of our qualified ISI Talent Acquisition Specialists. If they see a potential opportunity (current or future) that matches your skills and experience, you will be contacted to discuss your qualifications for a position with Irving Shipbuilding.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.