Posted 6 months ago
Metal Fabricator/ Shipfitter
@ Matrix HR
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
Matrix HR is hiring experienced journeyperson metal fabricators and shipfitters for a full-time, long-term shipbuilding project in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The work involves cutting, shaping, welding and inspecting metal components indoors. The posting states Monday to Friday 8-hour shifts, $47/hour paid weekly, overtime, travel and living-out allowances, and benefits.
Pay:
$47 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Cut, shape and fabricate metal parts with hand and power tools
- Read blueprints, drawings and technical specifications
- Weld parts using MIG, TIG or ARC techniques
- Operate cranes or forklifts to move heavy materials
- Perform quality inspections to meet specifications
Requirements summary:
- Red Seal or Registered Apprentice Fabricator certification
- Prior experience as a metal fabricator or shipfitter
- Proficiency in MIG, TIG or ARC welding
- Ability to read technical drawings and measure accurately
- Ability to work in confined spaces
- Valid confined space and fall protection tickets
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Source type not verified · nova-scotia-works
- Employer posting date
- 2026-04-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal, Registered Apprentice Fabricator, Confined Space ticket, Fall Protection ticket, Fit Tested Respirator Mask |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Performance bonus, Home office allowance |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Matrix HR
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 13 |
Matrix HR is recruiting experienced **Journeyperson Metal Fabricators/Shipfitters** for a full-time, long-term shipbuilding project in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing team supporting one of Canada’s leading marine manufacturers - an organization with over 50 years of experience building quality vessels and over 130 years at the forefront of Canadian shipbuilding.
This position offers **competitive compensation, LOA, travel support, overtime, and wage parity**, all within a safe, structured indoor environment. Join a team where your work will have a direct impact on the future of Canadian marine innovation.
**\*\*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.
**Key Responsibilities**
* Operate hand and power tools to cut, shape, and fabricate metal parts
* Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications
* Measure and mark metal components using precision tools
* Weld or join parts using MIG, TIG, or ARC welding techniques
* Operate cranes or forklifts to move heavy materials when required
* Perform quality inspections to ensure all products meet specifications
* Collaborate with team members to ensure projects are completed on schedule
**Qualifications and Requirements**
* Red Seal or Registered Apprenticed Fabricator certification
* Previous experience as a Metal Fabricator or Shipfitter
* Proficient in MIG, TIG, or ARC welding and metalworking techniques
* Ability to read technical drawings and perform accurate measurements
* Must be eligible to work in Canada and have lived in Canada for at least 5 years
* Must be able to lift, carry, and set up equipment weighing up to 50 lbs
* Pre-employment physical required
* Fit Tested Respirator Mask and PPE required
* Must be able to work in confined spaces and commute daily to the site
* Valid Confined Space and Fall Protection tickets
**Why Work With Us:**
* Competitive pay: $47/hour (Get paid weekly!)
* $3/hr night or backshift premium
* $175/day Living Out Allowance (LOA is tax-free)
* $220/week travel allowance (tax-free)
* $600 relocation bonus (out-of-province applicants)
* Full-time, long-term opportunity
* Monday to Friday schedule (8-hour shifts)
* Overtime Available
* 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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