Sandblaster

Weir Canada, Inc.; Elliot Lake; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health / dental / vision

RRSP contributions

15 days paid time off

Paid statutory holidays

Job summary

Weir Canada, Inc. is hiring a Sandblaster at our Elliot Lake, ON site. You will handle material movement, operate sandblasting equipment, and maintain accurate documentation while upholding a strong safety culture.

This onsite role requires at least 1 year of physical labor experience, comfort working in a solitary sandblasting booth, and a high school diploma. Forklift experience and familiarity with painting or primers are assets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of physical labor or manual work experience.
• Ability to work independently in a sandblasting booth.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Move materials to sandblasting booth using forklift as needed.
• Operate sandblasting equipment to prep surfaces to white metal finish.
• Complete traveler information and other work documents; report issues promptly.
• Inspect surfaces post-blasting and apply adhesives/primers per procedure.
• Uphold zero-harm safety culture in daily work.

Skills

Physical labor

Independent work in isolated env

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sandblaster 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

#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.