Red Seal Metal Fabricator/Shipfitter

Salary: $50.62/hour

Job Title Red Seal Metal Fabricator/Shipfitter

Employment Type:Full Time Union
Business Unit:Point Hope Maritime Ltd.
Location:Victoria, British Columbia
Reporting to:Steel Chargehand

Journey PersonWage Rate: $50.62/hour

Hours of Work:40 hours/week

Work Setting:Marine

Point Hope Maritime (a Ralmax Group Company) has an exciting and immediate opening for a full-timeJourney PersonFabricator/Shipfitter in Victoria, British Columbia.

What we offer:

• Competitive base pay
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Pension
• Health and wellness programs

Responsibilities:

• Interpretengineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to plan the sequence of tasks and determine material requirements.
• Lay outreference points and patterns on heavy metal (plates, bulkheads, frames) using precision tools.
• Set up and operateheavy-duty metalworking machines, including shears, brake presses, cutting torches, grinders, and drills.
• Assemble and fitmetal sections and plates to form complete units, using jacks, turnbuckles, clips, and mauls to align parts precisely.
• Tack weld,bolt, or rivet components to secure them in position for permanent welding or final assembly.
• Installfabricated components and structural accessories such as doors, hatches, brackets, and liners.
• Adhereto all company safety protocols and environmental stewardship requirements.
• Rig, hoist, and movematerials safely within the worksite using overhead cranes and other lifting equipment.

Education and Experience

• Must hold a Journeymans certificate, or have Red Sealin fabricator/Shipfitter
• Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training
• Ability to communicate, read, and understand/follow directions in English
• Willingness to participate in regular training programs and courses

Knowledge and Skills

• Certification:Red Seal Metal Fabricator certification or 5+ years of relevant fabrication experience.
• Experience:Demonstrated proficiency in the layout and fabrication of metal structural parts (plates, bulkheads, frames).
• Technical Skills:Advanced blueprint reading and interpretation skills.
• Welding Assets:CWB all-position FCAW and SMAW A130 (Flux-Cored Arc Welding) tacking ticket is highly preferred.
• Work Environment:Ability to work in a demanding industrial environment, including confined spaces, at heights, and in varying weather conditions.
• Soft Skills:Strong communication skills (written and verbal English), excellent judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Work Conditions

• Travel to off-site locations may be required
• Safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots, etc.
• Overtime as required
• Hazards associated with the trade
• Work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions

Application Process

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures to join our team (includingself-identifying Indigenous, status, non-status, Metis, and Inuit and non-Indigenous cultures). If you have any questions regarding this position or applying for the position, please reach out and email us at:. We want to support all applicants during this process.

Submission Deadline: Open until filled

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.