General Labourer

Job description

Mariner Forge Enterprises, established in 1990 is a custom Fabrication shop that’s been serving the Halifax Regional Municipal area for over 25 years. We provide a wide range of services such as water jet cutting, plasma profile cutting, fabrication, welding and machining of all metals. We have built our reputation by providing high-end attention to detail with an emphasis on communication, consistency and quality.

Position Overview:

We are currently looking for a Shop Labourer, with metal fabrication experience being a preferred asset.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- General shop maintenance and housekeeping

- Operate machine and hand tools such as brake press, shears, band saws, grinder, drill or punch, torches, plasma cutters, measure tools and gauges

- Grind, sand, polish and detail fabrications to required finish

- Ensure that safety policies, housekeeping rules and guidelines, quality standards, and standard operating procedures are followed

Qualifications and Skills

- Punctuality & excellent attendance is necessary

- Quality workmanship

- High attention to detail

- Knowledge of health and safety procedures

- Be a team player, working effectively with peers, sub-contractor and customers

- Work independently with minimal supervision

- Good organization and communication skills – both written and oral

- Ability to solve problems

- Ability to track your time and materials on jobs & fill out forms accurately

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

- Ability to lift 20-50 lbs frequently

- Continuous standing

- Bending, twisting and reaching

- Repetitive movement

- Frequent walking

- Wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, ear protection, safety shoes, gloves and any other protective equipment deemed necessary

This is a full-time position with a competitive wage rate. We offer health and dental benefits and 3 weeks paid vacation. If you are interested in becoming part of the Mariner Forge team, please submit your cover letter and resume.

We appreciate the interest by all candidates; however, we will only be contacting those that best fit the requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- On-site parking

- Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Dartmouth, NS B2Y 4V9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Language:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person