Underground Welder

Technica Mining; Timmins; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Pension plan

Travel pay

Wellness program

Growth opportunities

Company events

Work-life balance

Job summary

Technica Mining is seeking Underground Welders for Timmins, Ontario. The role involves fabricating and welding structural steel for underground construction, with duties including installation of ventilation walls, cranes, grizzlies, chutes, and liners. Travel to various Sudbury sites may be required.

The shift pattern is 4 on, 4 off with ten-hour days. Minimum 3 years of welding experience, preferably underground, plus CWB SMAW certification and mining core qualifications.

Qualifications

• Valid CWB SMAW certification (all positions).
• Ability to read and interpret welding drawings and procedures.
• Willing to undergo pre-employment testing.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and weld structural steel for underground construction projects.
• Assist with form work, rebar, and concrete placement in underground areas.
• Install mechanical equipment including overhead cranes, gates, hydraulics, etc.

Skills

Welding

Reading blueprints

Safety compliance

Education

Basic Underground Hard Rock Mining Common Core (U0000, U0001, U0002, U0012) or equivalent provincial designation

Job description

About the Role

Currently, we are seeking motivated individuals to join our growing team as Underground Welders in Timmins, Ontario. There is currently 1 (one) available position. We are actively seeking to fill this position to support the continued success of our operations.

The key responsibilities of the Underground Welder include, but are not limited to:

• Fabricate and weld structural steel for various underground construction projects, including the installation of ventilation walls, overhead cranes, grizzlies, chutes, liner plates, etc.
• Assist with building form work, installing rebar, and placing concrete for various underground construction projects
• Install various mechanical equipment, including overhead cranes, gates, hydraulics, etc.
• Operate underground mobile equipment such as forklifts, scissor trucks, and utility vehicles
• Inspect work headings and construction for compliance with code, regulations, and standards, and report any deficiencies or unsafe conditions

Qualifications:

• Valid CWB "all position" SMAW certification
• Must have Basic Underground Hard Rock Mining Common Core (U0000, U0001, U0002, & U0012) or an equivalent provincial designation
• Minimum of 3 years of welding experience, preferably underground
• Ability to read and interpret welding drawings, blueprints, manuals, and processes, as well as CWB and TSSA welding procedures
• Proven experience with the maintenance and installation of crushers, conveyors, grizzlies, chutes, feeders, non-electrical mine services, etc. is an asset
• Willing and able to undergo pre-employment testing as a condition of employment
• Must be open to working at any of the underground mine sites in Sudbury that Technica operates

Schedule:

• 4-3 Schedule (Monday to Thursday)
• Four (4) Ten (10) hour shifts

Why Choose Technica?

Working at Technica means choosing a safe environment where no one employee is more important than another, and where we prioritize people over projects. We pride ourselves on a culture built on our core values of respect, integrity, courage, honesty, and humility, which guide our day-to-day operations and decisions.

In addition, Technica offers a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary: $53-$57 per hour
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, life, and disability coverage
• Company-matched pension plan
• Travel pay (where applicable)
• Corporate Health and Wellness Program (e.g., health risk assessments, training and nutrition plans, etc.)
• Opportunity to grow
• Company events
• Work-life balance

For more information about Technica Mining visit our website at www.technicamining.com or follow us on social media! We thank all applicants for their interest but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Technica Mining is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As part of our pledge to being an equal opportunity employer, we encourage Indigenous applicants to self-declare their Indigenous membership on their application. We value diversity and are dedicated to ensuring that Indigenous communities can meaningfully participate in the economic benefits of our shared lands.

In addition, as part of our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process from candidates with disabilities.