Welder

Dartmouth, NS
On-site
Posted Oct 14, 2026
1 position

$32 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Welder will fabricate, fit, assemble, and weld steel components using technical drawings and shop documentation. They are also responsible for operating cutting and material-handling equipment while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Job details

Welder — Full-Time, Permanent Babcock & Wilcox FPS Inc. (FPS) 10 Mosher Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B 1N5 Position: Welder (NOC 72106) Employment: Full-time, permanent Hours: 40 hours per week Wage: $32.00 per hour Benefits: 5% RRSP contribution; 2% Health Spending Account; Blue Cross plan; 10 days of paid vacation per year Work location: 10 Mosher Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B 1N5 Position Summary FPS is seeking a qualified Welder to join its Dartmouth team. The successful candidate will fabricate, fit, assemble and weld steel components safely and accurately using drawings, sketches, process sheets and shop-order documentation. Key Responsibilities Cut and work material using oxygen/fuel cutting equipment, a horizontal band saw, a drill press and various hand-held power tools. Lay out assemblies and fabrications for tacking and welding. Cut, fit and weld angle iron and steel channel using flux-core welding processes. Operate a jib crane and assist with rigging and moving parts, as required. Perform required quality checks and complete process, production and inspection records. Work from drawings, sketches, process sheets, shop-order pages and verbal or written instructions. Maintain welding equipment in a safe operating condition and follow all workplace health and safety requirements. Qualifications Relevant welding training, certification and/or equivalent practical experience. Demonstrated experience with flux-core welding, steel fabrication, fitting and material preparation. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, sketches and production documentation. Ability to use cutting, drilling, rigging and material-handling equipment safely. Strong attention to quality, safety, reliability and teamwork. How to Apply Submit a résumé and any relevant welding qualifications. Applications from Canadian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess relevant welding training, certification, or equivalent practical experience. Proficiency in flux-core welding, steel fabrication, and the ability to interpret technical drawings are essential.