Labourers (Industrial Painters) - HSL, Local 1

J.D. Irving, Limited; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Labourers with Industrial Painting experience to join their team in Halifax. This role involves applying safe work practices, maintaining tools, and assisting skilled trades workers. Candidates should be physically capable of handling various tasks, including working at heights and in confined spaces. The company offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and extended hours. If you are a team player with a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required with experience in Industrial Painting.
• Ability to work with various materials and learn mixing coatings.

Responsibilities

• Apply safe work practices and maintain tools and equipment.
• Assist in vessel docking and perform cleaning tasks.

Skills

Industrial Painting

Problem-solving

Ability to operate power tools

Ability to read blueprints

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Industrial sewing machines

Job description

Irving Shipbuilding is searching for Labourers with Industrial Painting experience in Halifax, NS.

Qualifications

1. Education Required: High School Diploma
2. Experience: Industrial Painting experience required
3. Skills: Ability to work with different materials such as metal products, construction materials, solvents, or coatings. Ability to learn mixing industrial marine coatings and products.
4. Problem-solving skills: Required
5. Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work at heights on ladders, scaffolding, and platforms. Capable of working in confined spaces.
6. Physical Effort: Frequently handle, lift, carry, and set up parts and equipment up to 50 lbs; occasionally over 50 lbs.
7. Work Conditions: Indoor and outdoor environments, extreme conditions.
8. Legal Requirements: Must be eligible to work in Canada, pass a pre-employment physical, background check, and meet Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. ITAR requirements.
9. Additional Skills: Ability to operate power and hand tools, read drawings or blueprints (asset), operate industrial sewing machines (asset).
10. Work Hours: Support extended hours and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

1. Apply safe work practices at all times.
2. Use and maintain tools and equipment.
3. Assist in vessel docking and undocking.
4. Set up for specific work tasks.
5. Learn surface preparation and coating application.
6. Perform fire watch and confined space watch duties.
7. Work independently with minimal supervision.
8. Assist skilled trades workers with general labor tasks.
9. Prepare compartments and perform cleaning.
10. Use power tools safely and efficiently.
11. Be a team player.