Fabricator - Welder - Marine Fabricators, Local 1 - Jobs and employment opportunities in Canada - jobs-ca.com

Irving Shipbuilding is seeking a Welder, Journeyperson for the Marine Fabricators location.

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
You must be eligible to work in Canada to apply for this job
A pre-employment physical is required
A background check will be performed by the Company

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).

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 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