Field Services Welder (Local Underground)

ESCO Group LLC; Lively; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Health / Dental / Vision

RRSP contributions

15 days Paid Time Off in first year

Paid Statutory Holidays

Job summary

Weir is seeking a Field Services Welder for local underground operations in Lively, Ontario. This on-site role involves fabrication, installation, and welding on large equipment at customer sites and in our local shop within a 1-2 hour radius of Sudbury.

The candidate will read fabrication instructions, perform welding in multiple positions, and repair components while adhering to safety standards. Shift rotations may include evenings, nights, and weekends depending on job orders.

Qualifications

• CWB Welding Certification is required.
• 6-12 months related welding experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication instructions, diagrams, and welding procedure specifications.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication & Installation: Perform fabrication and installation of large heavy equipment at customer sites and in the Lively fabrication shop, ensuring adherence to work orders, diagrams, and company standards.
• Welding Execution: Manually weld in various positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead) maintaining proper arc length and speed to achieve specified weld profiles and quality.
• Repair & Preparation: Repair broken or cracked parts, prepare surfaces using air carbon arc or oxy-fuel gouging, and cut workpieces as needed.
• Daily Operations: Follow rotating shift schedules (8-12 hours), including evenings, nights, and weekends as required by job orders, with travel within a 1-2 hour radius of Sudbury.
• Success Metrics: Deliver high-quality welds and installations on time, maintain safety standards, and support operational efficiency with minimal shop support.
• Travel Requirements: Regular travel to customer sites within a 1-2 hour radius of Sudbury; occasional shop work depending on workload.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

Skills

Welding

Reading drawings/diagrams

Communication skills

Education

6-12 months related welding experience

Job description

Field Services Welder- Local Underground

Location: Lively, ON

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Shift: Rotating shifts (evening/night/weekend as required)

Full Time, permanent position. Overtime available.

What We Do At Weir

We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact

You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What You’ll Do

• Fabrication & Installation: Perform fabrication and installation of large heavy equipment at customer sites and in the Lively fabrication shop, ensuring adherence to work orders, diagrams, and company standards.
• Welding Execution: Manually weld in various positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead) maintaining proper arc length and speed to achieve specified weld profiles and quality.
• Repair & Preparation: Repair broken or cracked parts, prepare surfaces using air carbon arc or oxy-fuel gouging, and cut workpieces as needed.
• Daily Operations: Follow rotating shift schedules (8-12 hours), including evenings, nights, and weekends as required by job orders, with travel within a 1-2 hour radius of Sudbury.
• Success Metrics: Deliver high-quality welds and installations on time, maintain safety standards, and support operational efficiency with minimal shop support.
• Travel Requirements: Regular travel to customer sites within a 1-2 hour radius of Sudbury; occasional shop work depending on workload.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

What You’ll Bring

• CWB Welding Certification
• 6-12 months related welding experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication instructions, diagrams, and welding procedure specifications
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with oxy-fuel cutting and grinding
• Knowledge of Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) regulations
• Forklift and Overhead Crane Safety certification
• Familiarity with WHMIS and other safety standards

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Health / Dental / Vision Options
• RRSP contributions
• 15 days Paid Time Off in first year
• Paid Statutory Holidays

Why join Weir?

We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.

We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.

We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

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.

Compensation

Competitive hourly rates starting at $35.00/hour, flexibility based on years of related training/ experience.

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.