Sandblaster

fundicion vulco ltda; Elliot Lake; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 42,000; 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 invites applications for an onsite role in Elliot Lake, ON, working night shifts Monday to Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Work involves moving materials with a forklift into a sandblasting booth, then operating sandblasting equipment to prep surfaces to a white metal finish.

Ideal candidates have at least a year of manual labor experience, can work independently in a booth, and hold a high school diploma. Forklift experience and prior sandblasting exposure are a plus.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of physical labor, industrial, or shop experience in a manually demanding role.
• Comfortable working independently in an isolated environment such as a sandblasting booth.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Material Handling: Move products into the sandblasting booth using a forklift, ensuring safe and efficient transport of materials.
• Sandblasting Operations: Operate sandblasting equipment to clean and prepare equipment surfaces to a white metal finish, working independently in the booth to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Documentation and Reporting: Accurately complete and maintain traveler information and other work documents; report any equipment malfunctions or safety concerns promptly.
• Adhesive Application: Inspect surfaces post-blasting to ensure thorough cleaning and apply the correct adhesives or primers following established procedures.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

Skills

Physical labor experience

Independent work capability

Safety-first mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Sandblasting/surface prep

Job description

Location: Elliot Lake, ON
Work Arrangement: Onsite (Night Shift M-TH 3:p – 1:30a)

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

• Material Handling: Move products into the sandblasting booth using a forklift, ensuring safe and efficient transport of materials.
• Sandblasting Operations: Operate sandblasting equipment to clean and prepare equipment surfaces to a white metal finish, working independently in the booth to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Documentation and Reporting: Accurately complete and maintain traveler information and other work documents; report any equipment malfunctions or safety concerns promptly.
• Adhesive Application: Inspect surfaces post-blasting to ensure thorough cleaning and apply the correct adhesives or primers following established procedures.
• 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:

• 1+ year of physical labor, industrial, or shop experience in a manually demanding role.
• Comfortable working independently in an isolated environment such as a sandblasting booth.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience with painting or applying adhesives/primers.
• Forklift operation experience.
• Previous exposure to sandblasting or surface preparation processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety protocols.

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:

$26/hr

Benefits

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

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