Hose Builder

Weir Canada, Inc.; Elliot Lake; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Global inclusion networks

Regional benefits

Sharebuilder scheme

Wellness support

Collaboration with global teams

Study support

Job summary

Weir Canada, Inc. in Elliot Lake, ON is seeking a Hose Builder (Apprentice) to join our manufacturing team.

You will work alongside experienced Hose Builders to manufacture custom hoses for mining and oil sands customers, with extensive on-the-job training and mentorship. This hands-on role offers progression as you learn through structured skill development, safety training, and eventual rotation to night shifts after training.

Qualifications

• Interest in hands-on manufacturing work.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to work rotating shifts after training.
• Preferred: manufacturing/industrial experience; experience with hand/power tools; blueprint reading; basic math.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced Hose Builders in manufacturing industrial hoses.
• Operate machinery and tooling used in hose-building processes.
• Handle materials and components according to engineering requirements.
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Follow production drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Support hose assembly, preparation, finishing, and production activities.
• Maintain quality standards and meet production requirements.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Hands-on work

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Lift 35 lbs

Rotating shifts after training

Job description

R0040301 – Hose Builder

Location: Elliot Lake, ON Shift: Day Shift for Training; future rotation to Night Shift required

Compensation: $25.40-$26.00/hour plus $2.00/hour night shift premium

Position Summary

The Hose Builder (Apprentice) works alongside experienced Hose Builders to manufacture custom industrial hoses for mining and oil sands customers. This is a hands-on position involving specialized manufacturing equipment, tooling, and assembly processes. Successful candidates will receive extensive on-the-job training and mentorship. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with their hands and are interested in building a long-term career in manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist experienced Hose Builders in manufacturing industrial hoses.
• Operate machinery and tooling used in hose-building processes.
• Handle materials and components according to engineering requirements.
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Follow production drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Support hose assembly, preparation, finishing, and production activities.
• Maintain quality standards and meet production requirements.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Required

• Interest in hands-on manufacturing work.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to work rotating shifts after training.

Preferred

• Manufacturing, construction, labour, carpentry, fabrication, automotive, or industrial experience.
• Experience with hand tools and power tools.
• Blueprint reading abilities.
• Basic math skills.

Training & Development

Extensive one-on-one training with experienced Hose Builders. Apprentice-style learning environment. Employees typically begin contributing independently after progressive skill development. Structured skill advancement and wage progression opportunities.

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.

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

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.

#minerals #onsite #LI-AV1 We are Weir. And the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing. Quickly adapting. Continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each and every one of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it’s exciting. And it’s one we can’t wait to be part of. Thank you for your interest in joining us.