What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder (FT) position at Matrix Labour Leasing Ltd.?
Matrix is hiring Journeyman/Red Seal Welders for a long-term project in Halifax, NS. We offer $135 LOA, a 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/hr. Our client has been building quality vessels for over 50 years and has been at the forefront of Canadian shipbuilding for over 130 years.
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Job Details
- Work Hours: Monday - Friday
- Shift: 8-Hours/Day
- Nights and backshift premium:$3
- Additional Overtime Offered
Key Responsibilities
- Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications
- Work in a construction, maintenance/repair, and 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])
- 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
- Must be able to commute to work daily
Salary : $135 - $600
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