Metal Fabricator/Shipfitter

Marine & Shipbuilders Local 506; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 66,758 - 78,536; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health and welfare benefits

Pension benefits after 480 hours

Unionized position

Job summary

A respected shipbuilding union is seeking a Metal Fabricator to join their dynamic team in North Vancouver. The successful candidate will be vital in the production process, utilizing advanced fabrication techniques. Candidates must have a Red Seal certification or extensive experience in metal fabrication. This position offers competitive compensation at $57.01/hour for certified fabricators with a comprehensive benefits package after 480 hours.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Metal Fabricator, Boilermaker, or 5+ years of fabrication experience required.
• Must have strong safety awareness and be proficient in blueprint reading.
• Experience in fabricating metal structural parts is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Play a vital role in all stages of the production process.
• Conduct advanced layout, forming, and structural fabrication.
• Work within a safety-focused shipyard environment.

Skills

Red Seal Metal Fabricator

5+ years of fabrication experience

Strong safety and environmental awareness

Excellent verbal and written English communication

Ability to work positively in a team

Proficiency in blueprint reading

Skilled in using jacks and turnbuckles

Comfortable working in confined spaces and at heights

Job description

Position Overview:

As a Metal Fabricator, you will play a vital role in all stages of the production process using state-of-the-art equipment and fabrication techniques. This role includes advanced layout, forming, and structural fabrication within a dynamic and safety-focused shipyard environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Red Seal Metal Fabricator, Boilermaker, or 5+ years of fabrication experience

• CWB all-position FCAW Tacking Ticket (preferred)

• ITA Marine Fitter Endorsement (ideal)

• Strong safety and environmental awareness

• Excellent verbal and written English communication

• Ability to work positively in a team

• Proficiency in blueprint reading and interpretation

• Experience fabricating metal structural parts (plates, bulkheads, frames)

• Skilled in using jacks, turnbuckles, and fairing tools

• Comfortable working in confined spaces, at heights, and in varied weather

• Willing and able to work all shifts

• Advanced proficiency in grand block consolidation and understanding ship datum points

Compensation & Benefits:

• $57.01/hour – Red Seal Journeyperson Rate

• $48.46/hour – Experienced (5+ years) Non-Certified Fabricators

• Double time for all overtime hours

• Excellent health, welfare, and pension benefits after completing 480 hours

• Unionized position with Marine and Shipbuilders CMAW Local 506

Important:

• Do not apply if you do not have the relevant experience or if you are intending to apply for a different trade or position.

• Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada and possess the required experience or certification.