Posted 6 months ago
Apprentice Welder (3rd & 4th year)
@ Matrix HR
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
Matrix HR is recruiting 3rd and 4th year apprentice welders for a client in Halifax, NS, reporting to the Installation Manager. The full-time role involves reading blueprints, welding in flat, vertical and overhead positions, and working in confined spaces, on a Monday to Friday schedule with weekly pay.
Responsibilities:
- Read blueprints and set up welding equipment
- Weld components in flat, vertical or overhead positions
- Operate power and hand tools to prepare materials
- Maintain a clean, organized work area
- Follow safety protocols and wear protective equipment
Requirements summary:
- 2nd or 3rd year completed pre-apprenticeship course
- Good work quality and steady pace to meet timelines
- Good physical dexterity for tight or awkward locations
- Proficiency with power and hand tools
- Strong mechanical knowledge of welding techniques
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Source type not verified · nova-scotia-works
- Employer posting date
- 2026-04-29
- 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 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Construction site, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Confined Space, Fall Protection, WHMIS |
| Education | Trade certificate (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Welding |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Home office allowance |
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Matrix HR
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 13 |
We are currently recruiting 3rd & 4th year Apprentice welders for an exciting client of ours located in Halifax NS. Reporting to the Installation Manager, the Apprentice Welders will work in collaboration with the installation team.
**\*\*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:**
* Read and interpret blueprints to determine welding requirements
* Set up welding equipment and select appropriate welding techniques
* Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
* Operate power tools and hand tools to prepare materials for weldin
* Maintain a clean and organized work area
* Follow safety protocols and wear appropriate protective equipment
**Certifications:**
* Confined Space
* Fall Protection
* WHMIS
**Qualifications:**
* 2nd or 3rd year completed pre-apprenticeship course
* Good work quality and ability to work steadily to meet project timeline
* Good physical dexterity to work in tight or awkward locations
* Proficient in using power tools and hand tools
* Strong mechanical knowledge and understanding of welding techniques
* Experience with plasma cutting, rigging, and blueprint reading is preferred
* Familiarity with operating cranes and forklifts is a plus
* Ability to assemble and disassemble metal parts for machining purposes
**Working Conditions:**
* Able to work efficiently in fast-paced environments
* Physically capable of performing tasks that require frequent bending, crouching, and kneeling
* Strong attention to detail with excellent hand-eye coordination
* Comfortable working in confined or restricted spaces
**Working Conditions:**
* Able to work efficiently in fast-paced environments
* Physically capable of performing tasks that require frequent bending, crouching, and kneeling
* Strong attention to detail with excellent hand-eye coordination
* Comfortable working in confined or restricted spaces
**Working Conditions:**
* Able to work efficiently in fast-paced environments
* Physically capable of performing tasks that require frequent bending, crouching, and kneeling
* Strong attention to detail with excellent hand-eye coordination
* Comfortable working in confined or restricted spaces
**Working Conditions:**
* Able to work efficiently in fast-paced environments
* Physically capable of performing tasks that require frequent bending, crouching, and kneeling
* Strong attention to detail with excellent hand-eye coordination
* Comfortable working in confined or restricted spaces
**Working Conditions:**
* Able to work efficiently in fast-paced environments
* Physically capable of performing tasks that require frequent bending, crouching, and kneeling
* Strong attention to detail with excellent hand-eye coordination
* Comfortable working in confined or restricted spaces
**Why Work With Us:**
* Competitive pay (Get paid weekly!)
* Full-time, long-term opportunity
* Monday to Friday schedule
* Extended health, dental, and vision benefits
* RRSP Matching
* Tool Allowances
* Steady work in a clean, regulated facility
* Be part of Canada’s leading shipbuilding team with over 130 years of excellence
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