Apprentice Welder (3rd & 4th year)

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