As a Shipbuilder, you’ll support the trades teams and keep the yard moving by reading and interpreting drawings and work orders; assisting with painting, installing insulation, pre-cutting cabling, and driving trucks; performing metal finishing such as grinding and making, cleaning, and polishing bevels; maintaining housekeeping standards in tanks, vessel interiors, shops, trailers, and washrooms while handling waste; and managing the handling and movement of materials (cement, sand, snow, grass, water, and more). You will also ensure quality control by reporting any non-conformities, set up and maintain tools and equipment, operate forklifts and other mobile equipment, and carry out any other related duties assigned by your supervisor, in full compliance with our quality standards.
Compensation :
Work Schedule :
You must be available for all shifts. While we consider your schedule preferences (day, evening, weekend) when creating schedules, they cannot be guaranteed.
Benefits :
At Davie, we know that moving is a big change. To welcome you to the region, we offer a relocation allowance for unionized production and maintenance employees: up to $2,500 for a single person or couple, and $4,000 for a family. Full details will be discussed during the hiring process. We want your arrival to be simple and worthy of this new beginning.
Requirements :
To maintain the quality of our operations, you must have one of the following qualifications:
Davie looks forward to meeting you.
Founded in 1825, Davie is Canada’s largest shipyard. We build and repair specialized, essential vessels for government and commercial clients.
Working at Davie means embracing vast possibilities every day and taking part in an adventure where every project leads to something monumental. It’s about tackling big challenges with creativity, determination, and passion.
There’s a real sense of pride in being part of the Davie team. It’s not just about delivering major projects—it’s about innovation and pushing boundaries to accomplish something truly remarkable.
At Davie, we forge the monumental!
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Based in Lévis, Quebec, Davie is Canada's largest shipbuilder and a global leader in delivering specialized and mission-critical vessels for government and commercial customers. Working at Davie means living the immense every day and embarking on an adventure where every project is a monumental masterpiece. It's about facing challenges head-on, with unwavering resolve and nerves of steel. Being part of Davie brings a sense of pride as immense as the ships we build. It's not just about ambitious projects backed by impressive benefits; it’s about pushing our boundaries to achieve something far greater than yourself. Davie is where you forge the monumental.