Metal Fabricator / Machinist

Weir Canada, Inc.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; 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 Canada, Inc. in Surrey, BC is seeking a skilled Metal Fabricator / Machinist to set up and operate manual machines, read blueprints, and weld symbols. You will prepare, fit, and assemble parts with strict dimensional control, while planning setups to meet safety and quality standards.

The role requires Red Seal certification, forklift and overhead crane credentials, and a minimum of two years in fabrication. Overtime flexibility and basic MS Office skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Red Seal certification in Metal Fabrication or equivalent.
• Forklift and overhead crane certification mandatory.
• Ability to interpret drawings, blueprints and weld symbols with attention to detail.
• Minimum 2 years of related fabrication/manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: set up and operate manual machines to meet specs.
• Fabrication Preparation: interpret drawings and weld symbols for lay out and cutting.
• Assembly and Fit-up: align and tack weld components to tolerances.
• Job Planning: plan setups for efficient, safe production.
• Material Traceability: maintain heat numbers and MTR tracking.
• Safety First: commit to zero-harm safety culture.

Skills

Forklift certification

Overhead crane certification

Interpret drawings/blueprints/welds

Attention to detail

Fabrication/manufacturing experience

Overtime flexibility

MS Office familiarity

Trade math

Education

Red Seal certification in Metal Fabrication (Metal Fabricator/Fitter)

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

• 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

#minerals #LI-SK1 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.