Published

1 June 2026

Location

North Vancouver, Canada

Category

Default

Job Type

Full-time

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 diverse weather

- Willing and able to work all shifts

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

Compensation & Benefits:

- $59.29/hour – Red Seal Journeyperson Rate

- $50.40/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.

📌 Metal Fabricator/Shipfitter (Canada)
🏢 Marine & Shipbuilders Local 506
📍 Canada