Posted 6 months ago
Apprentice Metal Fabricator (3rd & 4th year)
@ Matrix HR
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
Matrix HR is hiring 2nd and 3rd year apprentice Metal Fabricators for a client project in Halifax, NS. The work involves cutting, shaping, assembling and welding metal parts to specification from blueprints, with quality checks. Schedule is Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts, paid weekly at an apprentice rate based on experience.
Responsibilities:
- Cut, shape and fabricate metal parts with power and hand tools
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications
- Weld or join metal components
- Move heavy pieces with cranes or forklifts
- Perform quality checks on finished products
Requirements summary:
- 2nd or 3rd year apprentice or completed pre-apprenticeship course
- Proven fabrication experience
- Proficient in MIG, TIG or ARC welding
- Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
- Confined Space, Fall Protection and WHMIS certifications
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-04-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Confined Space, Fall Protection, WHMIS |
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Matrix HR
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 13 |
Matrix HR is currently recruiting 2nd and 3rd year apprentice Metal Fabricators for an exciting project and client of ours located in Halifax NS.
As a Metal Fabricator, you will be responsible for using various tools and equipment to fabricate and assemble metal parts according to specifications. This is a hands-on role that requires attention to detail and the ability to work independently
**\*\*Referral Bonus Offered! \*\*-** We are pleased to offer a referral bonus of $200 for each individual referred to Matrix HR who is successfully hired for this project. To be eligible for the referral payment, the referred candidate must complete a minimum of one week of work on our payroll.
**Responsibilities:**
* Operate power tools and hand tools to cut, shape, and fabricate metal parts
* Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications
* Measure and mark dimensions on metal pieces using measuring instruments
* Weld or join metal components using various welding techniques
* Use cranes or forklifts to move heavy metal pieces as needed
* Perform quality checks to ensure finished products meet specifications
* Collaborate with team members to complete projects on time
**Experience:**
* Proven experience as a Metal Fabricator
* 2nd or 3rd year Completed pre-apprenticeship course
* Proficient in welding techniques such as MIG, TIG, or ARC welding
* Familiarity with operating power tools and hand tools
* Basic math skills for measuring and calculating dimensions
* Mechanical knowledge of metalworking processes and equipment
* Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
**Certifications:**
* Confined Space
* Fall Protection
* WHMIS
**The Rewards**
* Paid Weekly!
* **Apprentice pay rate**\- based on experience
* **Schedule:** Monday – Friday (8-hour shifts)
* **Work Environment:** Steady work in a clean, regulated facility with access to a tool crib.
* **Referral Bonus:** Earn **$200** for every successful hire you refer! (Paid after their first week on payroll).
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