WELDER

Major Drilling Group; Rouyn-Noranda; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP plan

Paid training

Excellent starting wage

Job summary

Major Drilling is seeking an experienced licensed welder for a shop position in Rouyn-Noranda, QC. The role involves diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing heavy-duty equipment, with a strong emphasis on safety and a path toward a meaningful, lifelong career with Major Drilling.

You will perform welding using MIG and other processes, read blueprints, adjust settings, and work with the maintenance team to ensure equipment is safe and ready for the field.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Welder certification preferred; red seal as asset.
• Experience with mining or heavy equipment repairs is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and clean abstract required.
• Ability to pass a Drug/Alcohol Screen and be Fit for Duty.
• Ability to work with limited supervision or as part of a team.
• Knowledge of the mining industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding operations using MIG and other processes on heavy-duty equipment.
• Read and interpret specifications, drawings, blueprints, welding symbols, and work orders.
• Assemble and weld raw materials and components.
• Adjust voltage and amperage settings as required.
• Operate hand tools, plasma cutting torch, and welding equipment.
• Position and clamp parts in fixtures and operate cranes.
• Finish welds to required standards; use smoke extractors and anti-splatter products.
• Report repair issues and maintenance concerns to Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment in compliance with policies.

Skills

Journeyperson Welder

Mining experience

Driver License

Drug/Alcohol screen

Team player

Safety awareness

Job description

If you are an experienced licensed WELDER, then WE WANT YOU!

We offer:

• Excellent starting wage
• Paid training
• RRSP plan

At Major Drilling, we take a proactive approach to the health and safety of all our employees; we spend a considerable amount of time to ensure each, and every employee is trained and taken care of. This role will be a shop position. We will give you the tools to build a meaningful, lifelong career with Major Drilling.

In this role, you will diagnose, maintain, and repair a wide range of heavy-duty equipment. You will work closely with our operations and maintenance teams to ensure our equipment is safe, reliable, and ready for the field.

Key Responsibilities

Perform welding operations using various processes on heavy-duty equipment

Read and interpret specifications, drawings, blueprints, welding symbols, and work orders

Assemble and weld raw materials and fabricated components using MIG and other welding processes

Adjust voltage and amperage settings as required

Operate hand tools, powered tools, plasma cutting torch, and welding equipment

Position and clamp parts in fixtures and operate overhead bridge cranes / jib cranes

Chip, clean, grind, and finish welds to required standards

Use smoke extractors and anti-splatter products as required

Report repair issues, equipment delays, and maintenance concerns to the Supervisor

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Adhere strictly to all HSEC policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• Journeyperson Welder certification, red seal is an asset.
• Experience working with mining or heavy equipment repairs and customizations.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and driver’s abstract.
• Ability to pass a Drug/Alcohol Screen & Fit for Duty test.
• Ability to work with limited supervision or as part of a team.
• Knowledge of the mining industry considered an asset Work Schedule:
  Monday-Friday
  7:30am-4:00pm Work Location:In person Address: 230 Bd Industriel, Rouyn-Noranda, QC J9X 6T3
  Major Drilling is an equal opportunity employer, and has a strong commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive for continuous development and believe that diverse experiences drive innovation. We are working towards building a workforce that is representative of the communities in which we live, and that we serve. We welcome all applicants with diverse backgrounds and identities. We are committed to making our workplace safe and inclusive for everyone and ensuring that our recruitment process reflects that. Major Drilling may use artificial intelligence (AI) for screening and assessing applicants for this position with respect to mandatory job requirements.