Welding Technician

2 months ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Irving Shipbuilding Full time

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WELDING TECHNICIAN

Located at 3099 Barrington Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3K 5M7, and 35 Micmac Boulevard, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3A 4Y8, Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Over the next 30 years, our shipbuilders will construct 20+ modern patrol ships and surface combatants for the Royal Canadian Navy as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.

We have built more than 80% of Canada's current combatant fleet and continue to perform maintenance and modernization work on these vessels. We are committed to building the best ships, with the best workforce in the best facilities. By joining our team of more than 2,300 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic, diverse, and family-friendly career with a company dedicated to your success, learning, health, wellness, and safety.

At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: .

Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is seeking a Welding Technician. The Welding Technician will support the Welding Engineering Team to develop new welding processes and take the lead of procedure development to support build readiness activities. They will provide practical subject matter expertise and be responsible for supervision of welders during testing activities while supporting the Welding Engineers in collection and collation of the required data. The Welding Technician will work with the Welding Engineering team to assure welding quality and to provide field support to production. The Welding Technician will lead projects to develop welding parameters to enable welding for new applications. The Welding Technician will work with shop floor trades to trouble shoot issues and ensure that productivity is optimized to maintain product quality and project schedule.

This is a permanent full-time role based in Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia. The primary language of work is English. We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, women (applying for non-traditional positions), persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons and persons of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. ISI encourages applicants to self-identify in the cover letter/resume portion of your application. Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment where all employees feel supported and valued. ISI is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and to expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Candidates who require accommodation during the selection process are invited to contact

Qualifications:

  • Education: Red Seal in Welding or Technical Diploma in relevant subject
  • Experience: 5+ of Shipbuilding experience
  • The Welding Technician will have an excellent knowledge of FCAW and GTAW, with automatic and mechanized weld experience being desirable
  • Knowledge of weld procedure development in accordance with Lloyds material rules
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Office suite, SharePoint, ability to independently learn to operate new technical software packages
  • ASNT Level II in Visual Inspection or similar desirable (CWB L2 or ISO 9712 equivalent)
  • Hold current multi-positional weld qualifications in FCAW and GTAW from CWB, DOL or a ICAS body
  • Shipbuilding / Manufacturing Knowledge related to welding
  • Demonstrate knowledge relating practical aspects of welding and inspection
  • Ability to read and understand specifications and structural and outfit drawings
  • Technical Communication and Influencing Skills
  • Ability to communicate technical information in accessible format
  • Organizational skills

All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Development of weld procedures
  • Developing technical welding documents and technical support to the business
  • New equipment evaluation
  • Provision of on-site technical support
  • In production QC support

What We Offer:
Irving Shipbuilding is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

  • A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
  • Employee & Family Assistance Programs
  • RRSP matching program
  • Health & Wellness reimbursements
  • Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
  • Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Shipbuilding and the larger network of the JD Irving group of companies
  • Relocation costs (if eligible)

Please be advised that some positions within our business have been designated as 'Safety Sensitive' where the employee holding the position has a heightened responsibility for his/her own safety or the safety of others due to the nature of the job. If this is the case, you will be informed in the interview process.

For further details, please contact Talent Acquisition at

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:
Please complete the online application form. An up-to-date resume of past experience and education is required.

All applications will be reviewed by one of our recruiters. If the recruiter sees a potential opportunity (current or future) that matches your skills and experience, you will be contacted to discuss your qualifications for a position with Irving Shipbuilding.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

To learn more about our products and services, click here.

Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Additional Information
  • Posting Date: Jul 24, 2024

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