Riggers

Matrix HR is currently recruiting experienced  Riggers  located in Halifax, NS. We are specifically looking for candidates within the Halifax area or within a reasonable commuting distance.

Why Work With Us:

Competitive pay: $47/hour (Get paid weekly!)

Full-time, long-term opportunity

Monday to Friday schedule

Extended health, dental, and vision benefits

RRSP Matching

Access to tool crib

Steady work in a clean, regulated facility

Be part of Canada’s leading shipbuilding team with over 130 years of excellence

Referral Bonus!
We are pleased to offer a referral bonus of $200 for each individual referred to Matrix HR who is successfully hired for this project. To be eligible for the referral payment, the referred candidate must complete a minimum of one week of work on our payroll.

Key Responsibilities

Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving

Select and inspect rigging gear such as cables, pulleys, chain falls, and winches, based on load weight and size

Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, or around obstacles

Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving operations to ensure safety of workers and materials

Promote and maintain a safe work environment, with a strong commitment to the “Safety First” culture

Qualifications

Successfully completed Rigger Training courses

Proven experience in industrial rigging (preferably in shipbuilding or heavy industrial settings)

Knowledge of rigging procedures, equipment, and safety regulations

Problem-solver, self-motivated, and team-oriented

Comfortable with heights, physical tasks, and shift work

You must be eligible to work in Canada

Additional Requirements

A pre-employment physical is required

A background check will be completed by the employer

Candidates will be required to wear respiratory protective equipment

Candidates will be required to work at heights from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms; stand, stoop, bend, kneel, and climb, and work in confined spaces and inclement weather

Must support extended hours and overtime as business needs dictate

Work may be performed both indoors and outdoors

Frequently handle, lift, carry, and set up parts and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs; occasionally lift items over 50 lbs

Own tools and tool pouch

All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Government Security clearance.

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