Hose buff/test

fundicion vulco ltda; Elliot Lake; In loco; CAD 39.000 - 44.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive pay

Career development

Wellness support

Study support

Sharebuilder scheme

Inclusion networks

Descrizione del lavoro

Weir in Elliot Lake, ON is hiring a Hose Buff & Test Technician. The role focuses on preparing, finishing, and hydrostatically testing custom hoses used in mining and oil sands applications. Training is provided, with a future shift transition from day to night.

The candidate should be mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and eager to learn a highly specialized process. Prior hose testing is welcome but not required.

Competenze

• Industrial manufacturing environment experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and handle manual tasks.
• Comfort with hand and power tools.
• Willingness to learn a specialized hose testing process.
• Able to read and follow engineering drawings or specs.

Mansioni

• Prepare cured industrial hoses for testing and finish surfaces.
• Operate grinders, power tools, and torque equipment.
• Install and remove test flanges and hardware.
• Conduct hydrostatic testing per engineering specs.
• Record hose expansion and testing results for QA.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes safely.
• Follow drawings, specs and work instructions.
• Assist with draining, painting, packaging, and shipping prep.

Conoscenze

Mechanical aptitude

Safety mindset

Team player

Lifting 35 lbs

Power tools

Blueprint reading

Strumenti

Grinders

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Torque tools

Hand tools

Cutting tools

Descrizione del lavoro

R0040147 – Hose Buff & Test Technician

Location: Elliot Lake, ON

Shift: Day Shift (Training) transitioning to Night Shift

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.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Hose Buff & Test Technician to join our growing industrial manufacturing team. This role is responsible for preparing, finishing, and hydrostatically testing custom-engineered industrial hoses used in mining and oil sands applications.

The ideal candidate enjoys hands‑on work, is mechanically inclined, safety‑focused, and willing to learn a highly specialized process. No direct hose testing experience is required, as comprehensive training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare cured industrial hoses for testing by removing excess material and finishing surfaces.
• Operate grinders, cutting tools, hand tools, and torque equipment.
• Install and remove test flanges and hardware.
• Conduct hydrostatic pressure testing according to engineering specifications.
• Measure and document hose expansion during pressure testing.
• Record and submit testing results to Quality Assurance.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes safely.
• Read and follow engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Assist with draining, painting, packaging, and shipping preparation.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.

Qualifications

Required

• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Comfortable using hand and power tools.

Preferred

• Experience in manufacturing, construction, automotive, welding, fabrication, maintenance, or related trades.
• Experience using grinders, power tools, forklifts, or overhead cranes.
• Ability to read blueprints or technical drawings.

Working Conditions

• Industrial manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to rubber dust, grinding operations, and industrial equipment.
• Extensive use of PPE and safety procedures.
• Work performed in enclosed testing and production areas.

Training & Career Growth

• Training period of approximately 3-6 months on day shift.
• Transition to night shift upon successful completion of training.
• Long-term career development opportunities and skill-based wage progression.
• Benefits Competitive pay Career development and learning support Access to global inclusion networks Regional and team-specific benefits Sharebuilder scheme Wellness support for you and your family Collaboration with global teams Study support

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.

Compensation:

Starting at approximately $28.40/hour plus $2.00/hour night shift premium

This Job Posting is for an Existing Position.

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities upon request at any stage of the selection process.

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