Welders

About the Position

Matrix is looking to hire Welder for a long-term project in Halifax, NS. We offer $135 LOA, one time payment of $600 for travel, additional overtime and wage parity for this position. This position also offers weekends off to allow for work / life balance. The Welders will be working indoors in a controlled environment. The pay rate is $43 per 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.

Contact us if you know anyone who would be perfect for this role. Our Referral Bonus program provides $250 (after 40 hours of work) for every successful hire you recommend!

Job Details

Work Hours: 

• Monday - Friday

Shift: 

• 8-Hours / Day
• Additional Overtime Offered

Key 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 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

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 to 8+ or more years

Full trade flexibility is required

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.

Requirements:

• Red Seal or Journeyman Ticket
• 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 the Company

Matrix Labour Leasing Ltd.
11420 27 St SE #204
Calgary, Alberta T2Z 3R6

Company Contact

Mak Aguiar
makduwilh@matrixlabourleasing.com
Preferred Contact: Email

Documents to be Forwarded

• Resume