Metal Fabricator / Machinist

The Weir Group; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Health / Dental / Vision

RRSP contributions

15 days Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Weir Group is seeking a skilled Metal Fabricator / Machinist at our Surrey, BC site. You will operate manual machines and read engineering drawings to prepare components for fabrication and welding.

You’ll plan setups, ensure tight tolerances, and maintain traceability while upholding our strong safety culture. Ideal candidates have a Red Seal in Metal Fabrication, forklift and overhead crane certs, and at least 2 years of related fabrication experience.

Qualifications

• Red Seal certification in Metal Fabrication required.
• Forklift and overhead crane certification mandatory.
• 2+ years of fabrication/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong ability to read drawings and weld symbols with precision.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual machines to meet precise specs.
• Interpret drawings and weld symbols for layout and fabrication.
• Fit, align, clamp and tack weld assemblies with accuracy.
• Plan jobs and machine setups for safe, efficient production.
• Maintain material traceability including heat numbers and MTRs.
• Uphold zero-harm safety culture on site.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Weld symbols interpretation

Quality with tolerances

Education

Red Seal certification in Metal Fabrication

Tools

MS Office

Machinist Ticket

Overhead crane certification

Forklift certification

Job description

**Metal Fabricator / Machinist****Location** - Surrey, BC **Work Arrangement** - Onsite**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** • **Machine Operation:** Set up and operate manual machines such as flange facing machines, drills, drill presses, section bender, iron worker, band saw, torch cutter, and Victaulic cut grooving tools to meet precise specifications. • **Fabrication Preparation:** Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and weld symbols accurately to layout, measure, cut, bevel, and prepare components for fit-up and welding. • **Assembly and Fit-up:** Fit, align, clamp, and tack weld assemblies ensuring dimensional accuracy and adherence to tolerances for final welding. • **Job Planning:** Plan jobs and machine setups to efficiently and safely build workpieces within quality and time expectations. • **Material Traceability:** Maintain and record material traceability documents such as heat numbers and MTR tracking to ensure compliance and quality control. • **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** **Must-haves:** • Red Seal certification in Metal Fabrication (Metal Fabricator/Fitter) or equivalent trade qualification/experience. • Forklift and overhead crane certification (mandatory). • Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and weld symbols with attention to detail. • Minimum 2 years of related fabrication/manufacturing experience preferred.**Nice-to-haves:** • Machinist Ticket and Technical Diploma. • Basic computer skills and familiarity with MS Office for traceability and paperwork. • Proficiency in trade math including algebra and geometry concepts. • Flexibility to work overtime and afternoon shifts when required.**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 Compensation⦿ Excellent Health / Dental / Vision Options⦿ RRSP contributions⦿ 15 days Paid Time Off in first year⦿ Paid Statutory Holidays