Sheet Metal Journeyman

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 service 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 details with an emphasis on communication, consistency and quality.

Position Overview:

We are currently looking for an experienced Sheet Metal Journeyman that can read engineering drawings to assess the materials needed and to create the templates that correspond with the required metal cuts and carrying out welding/fabrication tasks to a high standard as required

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Analyze engineering drawings to assess materials needed

- Lay out, measure and mark dimensions and reference lines on sheet metal according to drawings or templates

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

- Fabrication of mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum components as required ensuring that the highest standards in finish and tolerances, in accordance with information supplied.

- Weld components and framework using a variety of welding processes

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

- Quality check completed work to verify conformance to customer specifications

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

Qualifications and Skills

- Technical diploma in sheet metal fabrication or welding; red seal considered an asset

- 2+ years experience in fabrication of mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum

- Punctuality & excellent attendance is necessary

- Ability to take job from start to finish

- Quality workmanship

- High attention to detail

- Ability to read and interpret blueprints/drawings

- Ability to read weld symbols

- CWB certification would be an asset

- 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 problem solve

- 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

- Work indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions

- Exposure to sounds and noise levels that can be distracting or uncomfortable

- Exposure to minor cuts or burns

- Exposure to contaminants

- Exposure to hazardous equipment

- Overtime may be required

This is a full-time position with a competitive wage rate. We offer health and dental benefits, 3 weeks paid vacation along with profit-sharing bonuses after probation period. 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: $28.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- On-site parking

- Paid time off

Work Location: In person