Field Services Welder (Local)

The Weir Group; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company is seeking a Field Services Welder in Lively, ON. The ideal candidate will fabricate and install heavy equipment and will have a high school diploma with 6-12 months related experience. This role emphasizes safety and provides competitive compensation and excellent health benefits. Join a diverse team dedicated to making mining operations more efficient and sustainable.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Health / Dental / Vision Options

RRSP contributions

15 days Paid Time Off

Paid Statutory Holidays

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand written instructions.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Effective presentation skills in group situations.

Responsibilities

• Read and execute fabrication instructions from work orders.
• Manually weld in specified positions.
• Prepare broken parts for welding.

Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry

Understanding of Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA)

Education

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

6-12 months of related experience or training

Job description

Field Services Welder

Lively, ON
Weir ESCO
Lively, ON - Onsite

Purpose of Role

The Field Services Welder, reporting to the Field Services Supervisor, will be responsible for the fabrication and installation of large heavy equipment at customer sites. When not on‑site, the Field Services Welder will work in the fabrication shop located in Lively, ON.

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

Job Knowledge

• 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

Education and Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• 6‑12 months of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information (written/verbally) in one‑on‑one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

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.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.