Welder, Journeyperson

Are you a Welderwith Journeyperson certification ? Do you enjoy working with heavy equipment utilized in a mining environment? Do you consider safety to be a top priority? At SMS Equipment our Welders are responsible for the welding repairs, fabrication and assembly of Komatsu and other heavy duty industrial equipment that SMS Equipment sells or rents to its customers. This role is located in Timmins, ON.

The shift rotation for this position is 4x3, 10 hours per day. This is a local shop position.

The hourly rate for this position is $49.96 per hour inclusive of base rate and applicable premiums.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Repairing and fabrication of various makes of equipment
• Following directions given in layouts, blueprints and work orders
• Customizing mobile equipment and/or parts as per the customer's request
• Conducting failure analysis and developing a welding repair process with the Service Manager
• Providing welding support primarily in the shop and occasionally in the field
• Able to work safely in a challenging environment with minimal supervision

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will possess Journeyperson Welder certification. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. Other requirements include:

• Highly motivated and able to work in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision
• Ability to interpret blueprints and layouts/follow work orders
• Must possess a strong work ethic, a commitment to excellence and have acute safety awareness as well as strong organizational skills
• Must have effective interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy while working with a variety of individuals and groups
• Must have a thorough knowledge of the maintenance and repair of mining equipment
• Valid Class 5 drivers license

This position is safety sensitive. Below are the current requirements from our customers that all candidates need to be able to complete to gain access to their worksite:

• Pre-employment Medical
• Drug and Alcohol check
• Drivers Abstract
• Employment Verification

At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our values and we care for each other, without exception. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices, when completing all tasks.

Applications will be received until a suitable candidate is hired.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interview will be contacted.

SMS Equipment offers rewarding careers in the heavy equipment industry across Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment gives you the opportunity to represent world-class quality in our product offerings and customer service. A few of the many benefits of working with SMS Equipment include competitive wages, comprehensive group benefits plans, and an employer matching RRSP.

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