Machinist, Red Seal - HSL, Local 1

Irving Shipbuilding is seeking a Red Seal Machinist in Halifax, NS.

As a Red Seal Machinist you will work in a clean shop with well maintained equipment. This role will provide you the opportunity to be part of a company that values precision, innovation, and teamwork. 

• Operates and maintains lathe and milling machines. 
• Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints or samples to ensure accurate production. 
• Takes precise measurements for cutting or shaping. 
• Selects appropriate machine and settings for a given task. 
• Plans proper sequence of tasks to complete the assignment. 
• Monitors production, adjusting feed and other settings as necessary. 
• Maintains inventory of completed products. 
• Checks output for quality assurance and documents or discards defects. 
• Identifies need for and performs machine maintenance and minor repairs. 
• Maintains a safe and clean workstation. 
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed 

• Must be a qualified Journeyperson or Red Seal Machinist
• Portable Machining experience is considered a strong asset 
• 2-5 plus years’ experience preferred
• Capable of operating all machines relevant to this trade
• CNC experience is considered a strong asset

All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).