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Welder - Apprentice, HSL Local 1

J.D. Irving
4 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Welding & Boilermaker
Description

Irving Shipbuilding is looking for Welder, Apprentices in Halifax, NS



Responsibilities

Physical effort and work conditions:

  • Candidates will be required to work at heights from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms; stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in confined spaces, inclement weather and 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


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


Qualifications
  • Completion of secondary school or high school; and
     
  • Completion of vocational, technical and/or equivalent training or 5 + years of related experience
     
  • Successful applicants shall be expected to demonstrate that they have suitable shipyard welding skills by passing welding skills assessments.
     
  • Welding trade certification or equivalent is preferred
     
  • A pre-employment physical is required

 

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).