Job descriptionJob Description Irving Shipbuilding is seeking a Journeyperson/Red Seal Welder in Halifax, NS.
Responsibilities
Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications
Work in a construction, maintenance/repair, new fabrication environment
Perform Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) in all positions
Perform Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) in all positions
Select the proper weld filler material
Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment and semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
Operate air arc cutting equipment (carbon arc cutting)
Set up Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) equipment for welding
Lift, move, or position equipment at work sites
Work in a shipbuilding and repair, steel industry environment
Physical Effort and Work Conditions
Candidates will be required to work at heights from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms
Stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb
Work in confined spaces, inclement weatherSupport extended hours and overtime as business needs dictate
Work may be performed indoors and outdoors
Frequently handle, lift, carry, and set up parts and equipment that weigh up to fifty (50lbs) pounds
Occasionally, lift and carry items that weigh over fifty (50lbs) pounds
Qualifications
Education Required: Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational and Welder Trade Certification (4 Positions SMAW [current ticket], 4 Positions FCAW [current ticket], WHMIS Certificate)
Years of Experience Required: 5-8+ years
Eligible to work in Canada
A pre-employment physical is required
A background check will be performed by the Company
Must meet Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements
EEO & Inclusion Statement We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.
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