Welder

Welder
Weir Minerals
Fort McMurray, AB
Onsite: Full- time (44 Hours weekly in shop)

Shift: Flexible shift hours Monday to Friday, overtime available


Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read, understand and execute fabrication instructions as illustrated on work orders, diagrams, drawing and CIS standards.

• Manually weld maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle to achieve weld profiles in adherence to welding procedure specifications and welding standards.

• Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions and has experience with flux core.

• Repairs broken or cracked parts and fills holes following certified welding procedure specifications.

• Prepares broken parts for welding by grooving or scarfing surfaces using air carbon arc or oxy-fuel gouging and grinding.

• Cuts and prepares work pieces using oxy-fuel cutting and or grinding.

Job Expectations:

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

• Ensure work area is clean and free of any hazards.

• Be a team player and have a good work ethic.

• Maintain a calm and professional attitude in the workplace.

• Participate in and drive lean initiatives.

• No travel required for this position.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• CWB Certification

• Grade B- Pressure Weld experience required, certification will be available.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

• Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), CWB Forklift Overhead Crane Safety, WHMIS

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation

• Excellent Health / Dental / Vision Options

• RRSP contributions

• 15 days Paid Time Off in first year

• Paid Statutory Holidays

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

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