Apprentice Metal Fabricator (3rd & 4th year)
- Halifax, NS, Canada
Full-time · Contract
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Original job description
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).
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Metal Fabricator at Matrix HR will cut, shape, weld and assemble metal parts using hand and power tools, reading drawings and measuring to specification. The role also includes moving heavy pieces with cranes or forklifts and checking finished work.
Requirements
Candidates need 2nd or 3rd year apprenticeship or completed pre-apprenticeship, proven fabrication experience, and welding skill in MIG, TIG or ARC. They must read blueprints, use measuring tools and do basic math, with Confined Space, Fall Protection and WHMIS certifications.
Skills
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- ARC welding
- Blueprint reading
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Power tool operation
- Hand tool operation
- Measuring and marking
- Metal cutting
- Metal shaping
- Metal assembly
- Crane operation
- Forklift operation
- Quality inspection
- Basic math
- Mechanical knowledge
- Metalworking processes
- Confined Space
- Fall Protection
- WHMIS
- Teamwork
Categories
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Engineering
Keywords
- Metal Fabricator
- apprentice
- metal fabrication
- welding
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- ARC welding
- blueprint reading
- metalworking
- fabrication
- assembly
- pre-apprenticeship
- Halifax
- Nova Scotia
- construction trades
- shop work
- manufacturing
Seniority
Entry level
Licences and certifications
- Confined Space
- Fall Protection
- WHMIS
Tools
- power tools
- hand tools
- cranes
- forklifts
- measuring instruments