City : Halifax

Category : Hourly Temporary/Contract

Industry : Recruitment/Staffing

Employer : The Adecco Group

Adecco is currently hiring a Metal Fabricator for a full-time opportunity in Halifax, NS. This role is ideal for a skilled trades professional with strong metal fabrication and welding experience who enjoys working in a shipyard or industrial environment.

If you have experience working with metal fabrication, welding, and reading technical drawings, this is a great opportunity for a long-term, well-compensated role.

• Salary: $47/hour + $3/hr night shift premium + $175/day LOA + $220/week travel allowance + $600 relocation bonus

• Location: Halifax, NS

• Schedule: Rotating shifts (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM / 4:30 PM – 1:00 AM / 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM)

• Employment Type: Full-time

• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand and power tools to cut, shape, and fabricate metal parts

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications

• Measure and mark metal components using precision tools

• Weld or join parts using MIG, TIG, or ARC welding techniques

• Operate cranes or forklifts to move heavy materials when required

• Perform quality inspections to ensure all products meet specifications

• Collaborate with team members to ensure projects are completed on schedule

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work and reside within Canada

• Red Seal or Registered Apprenticed Fabricator certification

• Previous experience as a Metal Fabricator or Shipfitter

• Proficient in MIG, TIG, or ARC welding and metalworking techniques

• Ability to read technical drawings and perform accurate measurements

• Must be eligible to work in Canada and have lived in Canada for at least 5 years

• Must be able to lift, carry, and set up equipment up to 50 lbs

• Pre-employment physical required

• Fit-tested respirator mask and full PPE required

• Ability to work in confined spaces and commute daily to site

• Valid Confined Space and Fall Protection tickets

• Must meet requirements for Canadian Government Security clearance

Why Apply

• Full benefits after 3 months (health and dental cost shared)

• RRSP matching up to 2% after 6 months

• Strong long-term employment opportunity

• Premium pay with shift and travel allowances

• Relocation support for out-of-province candidates

Interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic recruitment team is ready to welcome you and support you on your path to success.

At Adecco, our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values — Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customer-Centricity — by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we are shaping a future that works for everyone.

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