Red Seal Metal Fabricator/Shipfitter

Job Title – Red Seal Metal Fabricator/Shipfitter

Employment Type: Full Time – Union
Business Unit: Point Hope Maritime Ltd.
Location: Victoria, British Columbia
Reporting to: Steel Chargehand

Journey Person Wage Rate: $50.62/hour

Hours of Work: 40 hours/week

Work Setting: Marine

Point Hope Maritime (a Ralmax Group Company) has an exciting and immediate opening for a full-time Journey Person Fabricator/Shipfitter in Victoria, British Columbia.

What we offer:

• Competitive base pay


• Comprehensive benefits package


• Pension


• Health and wellness programs

Responsibilities:

• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to plan the sequence of tasks and determine material requirements.


• Lay out reference points and patterns on heavy metal (plates, bulkheads, frames) using precision tools.


• Set up and operate heavy-duty metalworking machines, including shears, brake presses, cutting torches, grinders, and drills.


• Assemble and fit metal sections and plates to form complete units, using jacks, turnbuckles, clips, and mauls to align parts precisely.


• Tack weld, bolt, or rivet components to secure them in position for permanent welding or final assembly.


• Install fabricated components and structural accessories such as doors, hatches, brackets, and liners.


• Adhere to all company safety protocols and environmental stewardship requirements.


• Rig, hoist, and move materials safely within the worksite using overhead cranes and other lifting equipment.

Education and Experience

• Must hold a Journeyman’s certificate, or have Red Seal in fabricator/Shipfitter


• Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training


• Ability to communicate, read, and understand/follow directions in English


• Willingness to participate in regular training programs and courses

Knowledge and Skills

• Certification: Red Seal Metal Fabricator certification or 5+ years of relevant fabrication experience.


• Experience: Demonstrated proficiency in the layout and fabrication of metal structural parts (plates, bulkheads, frames).


• Technical Skills: Advanced blueprint reading and interpretation skills.


• Welding Assets: CWB all-position FCAW and SMAW A130 (Flux-Cored Arc Welding) tacking ticket is highly preferred.


• Work Environment: Ability to work in a demanding industrial environment, including confined spaces, at heights, and in varying weather conditions.


• Soft Skills: Strong communication skills (written and verbal English), excellent judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Work Conditions

• Travel to off-site locations may be required


• Safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots, etc.


• Overtime as required


• Hazards associated with the trade


• Work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions

Application Process

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures to join our team (including self-identifying Indigenous, status, non-status, Metis, and Inuit and non-Indigenous cultures). If you have any questions regarding this position or applying for the position, please reach out and email us at: [email protected]. We want to support all applicants during this process.

Submission Deadline: Open until filled

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.