Marine Fabricator

Overview:
In Business since 1919 and still growing, Arrow is a leader in bulk commodity hauling, reload operations, freight management, logistics, consulting, and technology with operations throughout Canada and the U.S.

Arrow Marine Services Ltd. is one of Vancouver’s most trusted shipyard and boat repair service yards located at the mouth of the Fraser River in **Richmond, BC.** We specialize in high-quality services for fish boats, tugboats, barges, and custom float structures.

We are looking for an experienced **Marine Fabricator/Fitte**r to join us and become part of our Arrow Marine Services family.

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Great people work here_

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For more information please visit _**_Arrow Careers_**

We Offer:

- Competitive Pay: $40 - $45 per hour based on experience
- Full Benefits including dental, life insurance, pharmaceutical, vision care, chiropractor, massage, EAP, and more....
- Opportunity to join an RRSP matching program
- Year-round work
- On-site training
- A dynamic work environment
- A career with a strong and growing organization

**Responsibilities**:
The Fabricator is responsible for creating and constructing patterns and guides as templates for metal cutting, assembling, fitting and welding metal sections and plates and installing fabricated components in the final products. The Fabricator will be required to use a variety of light and heavy machinery to make their necessary cuts and to assemble the fabricated components into complete units.

**Major Responsibilities**

- Create and construct patterns and guides as templates for metal cutting.
- Operate light machinery, including: brake presses, shears, cutting torches, and grinders.
- Layout reference points and patterns on heavy metals according to the templates/blueprints.
- Assemble, fit and weld metal sections and plates to create complete units or subunits.
- Install fabricated components in the final product.
- Preheat work pieces to render them malleable.
- Monitor quality of fabrication and production.
- Set up and operates heavy machine tools, such as: radial drill, end mill and edge planer.
- Monitor materials usage and report on any material issues.
- Maintain a working knowledge of changes in fabricating compliance, practices and techniques
- Ensure accuracy and completion of assigned tasks and projects.
- Maintain safe working conditions and adhere to Occupational Health and Safety regulations
- Follow all workplace safety policies and compliance regulations, participate in identifying hazards.
- Communicate any unsafe conditions or accidents/injuries in a timely manner to the supervisor in order to facilitate prompt correction or reporting.
- Comply with all rules and regulations, protocols and established metrics.
- Analyze blueprints and engineering drawings to assess materials needed, and plan the sequence of tasks to cut metal.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
- Effectively and efficiently prioritize daily work.
- Accurately complete of work orders and time cards.
- May be asked to cross train on other/all functions at facility
- Other assigned work as required.

You Possess:

- Completion of either a 3-4 year apprenticeship or have accumulated 4+ years of experience in the trade.
- Strong safety mindset
- Quality oriented
- Strong problem solving abilities
- Responsible, accountable and dependable
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writting
- Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
- Ability to work independently in a busy environment.
- Able to work well under pressure.
- Strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Must pass physical to ensure bonafide job requirements can be fulfilled.

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