nova scotia fabricator Jobs – 26 Openings This Week

Rigger - Shop Labour, Rigging Technician & Fabrication Specialist
Oceanside Equipment Limited —Dartmouth, NS
- $23.50–$25.50 an hour
- Temporary
- English
- Forklift
- In-person
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Stone Fabrication Assistant
Victory Stone —Mount Uniacke, NS
- $20–$25 an hour
- Temporary
- In-person
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Aircraft Component Fabricator
IMP Group —Amherst, NS
- Immediate opening
- High school diploma or GED
- Manufacturing
- Tuition reimbursement
Welder, Red Seal - HSL, Local 1
Irving Shipbuilding —Halifax, NS
- Overtime
- AI
Welder - Apprentice, HSL Local 1
Irving Shipbuilding —Halifax, NS
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- Welding
- AI
Wire Rope Fabricator
OCEANSIDE EQUIPMENT LTD —Dartmouth, NS
- $21–$26 an hour
- Overtime
- Forklift
- Manufacturing
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Nightshift Crane/Bender Operator
Nucor Rebar Fabrication —Dartmouth, NS
- Overtime
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
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454 FR - Directrice/Directeur, Technologies numériques et fabrication de pointe
Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada —Halifax, NS
- $129,928–$190,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bilingual
- Master's degree
- Business development
- Wellness program
- Relocation assistance
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Welder/Fitter
Trecan Combustion Limited —Hubley, NS
- $22.58–$37.63 an hour
- Immediate opening
- Heavy lifting
- English
- Forklift
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Welder
Integrated Staffing Limited —Dartmouth, NS
- $18 an hour
- Welding
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Rebar Fabricator
Ocean Steel Rebar Services Ltd. —Bedford, NS
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Travel
- Dental care
- Life insurance
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Welder - Apprentice, Woodside Local 73
Irving Shipbuilding —Dartmouth, NS
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- Welding
- AI

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Rigger - Shop Labour, Rigging Technician & Fabrication Specialist

Oceanside Equipment Limited
Dartmouth, NS

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Job details

Temporary | Permanent | Full-time | Fixed term contract

Benefits

Casual dress
Extended health care
RRSP match
Disability insurance
Dental care
Paid time off
Discounted or free food
Company pension
Vision care
Life insurance
On-site parking

Skills

English
Forklift
Rigging

Full job description

Job Title: Rigger

Oceanside Equipment Ltd. | Location: Burnside, Dartmouth, NS | Shift: Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Position Summary

The Rigging Technician & Fabrication Specialist is a technical, hands-on role responsible for the precision assembly and safety certification of lifting equipment. This position involves the fabrication and splicing of slings using various materials, including synthetic rope, wire rope, and chain. The successful candidate will operate specialized industrial machinery—such as swaging and annealing machines—while adhering to strict ASME fundamentals and inspection procedures. This role is vital to ensuring that all lifting gear meets the structural integrity and safety standards required for heavy-duty industrial applications.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

· Technical Fabrication: Perform expert splicing and terminations for synthetic rope, wire rope, and chain slings.

· Machinery Operation: Safely set up and operate Swaging, Test-bench, Reel Coiler, and Annealing machines.

· Safety Inspection: Execute wire rope examination procedures and apply removal criteria based on ASME rigging requirements.

· Testing & Certification: Support the pull-testing of equipment on the test-bench to verify strength and flexibility ratings.

Detailed Duties

· Production Precision: Fabricate various slings (Synthetic, Wire Rope, Chain) to exact customer specifications with zero tolerance for measurement errors.

· Safety Compliance: Apply ASME B30.9 standards to all fabrication and inspection tasks; identify and remove damaged or substandard rope/hardware from service immediately.

· Workflow Support: Collaborate with Order Picking personnel to ensure custom-fabricated items are staged correctly for outbound shipping.

· Operational Maintenance: Perform daily inspections and lubrication of the Swaging and Annealing machines; maintain a tidy fabrication bench and tool storage area.

· Site Safety: Maintain a clean, unobstructed work area.

· Equipment Care: Perform routine daily safety checks and basic maintenance on material handling machinery.

Necessary Qualifications

· Experience: Experience with ASME rigging fundamentals and Lifting Gear Inspection is highly valued.

· Physical Ability: Must be able to safely lift 50+ lbs from floor level to waist level and apply significant pushing/pulling force. Frequent upper extremity movements, including repetitive wrist and forearm rotation for splicing tasks.

· Communication: Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English is required for documentation and safety protocols.

· Certification: Ability to operate (or willingness to become certified on) both a forklift and pallet truck.

· Compliance: Legally entitled to work in Canada. Enrollment of Group Life & AD&D Insurance portion. Clear Criminal Record Check.

Compensation and Benefits

· Hourly Rate: $24.50 per hour

· Overtime: Paid at 1.5x for hours worked beyond 40 hours per week (optional/as available).

· Comprehensive Group Insurance: Including Life, AD&D, Disability, Health, Dental, and Vision care.

· Financial Security: RRSP Company Matching Policy, Performance-Based Incentive Program, Company Exit Participation.

· Additional Perks: Annual Clothing/Boot Allowance, Prescription Safety Glasses Policy, and Monthly Staff Lunches.

Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual

· Start – 1st Anniversary: 80 hours/year (3.077 hours per pay period)

· 1st – 4th Anniversary: 104 hours/year (4.0 hours per pay period)

· 4th – 9th Anniversary: 144 hours/year (5.539 hours per pay period)

· 9th Anniversary+: 160 hours/year (6.154 hours per pay period)

· Includes all statutory Protective Leaves (Pregnancy, Parental, Bereavement, etc.).

Schedule & Additional Information

· Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (Full-time, Permanent).

· Breaks: Two paid 15-minute breaks and one unpaid 30-minute lunch period.

· Probation: Employment is subject to a 3-month probationary period.

· Standard of Conduct: We prioritize an atmosphere of mutual respect, fairness, and trust. Punctuality is critical to maintain production morale and operational quality.

· Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing, immediate vacancy.

· Equal Opportunity: We are an equal opportunity employer and do not require "Canadian Experience" for this role; all global experience relevant to the job duties will be considered. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $23.50-$25.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company pension
Dental care
Disability insurance
Discounted or free food
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care

Work Location: In person

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