Red Seal Metal Fabricator/Shipfitter
Confidential
Posted: January 30, 2026
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Quick Summary
A Journey Person Fabricator/Shipfitter is required to work in a marine environment, performing tasks such as fabricating metal components and performing ship repair and maintenance tasks.
Required Skills
Job Description
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.