Metal Fabricator

Metal Fabricator (Fitter) – Red Seal Journeyperson

Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion Enjoy a desirable work schedule, working Tuesday through Friday on dayshift, providing stability and full-time permanent employment. Embrace the picturesque surroundings and family-friendly atmosphere of Kitimat, BC, a welcoming outdoor-oriented community.

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Metal Fabricator (Fitter) to join our rebuild shops at the Aluminum Smelter Operation in Kitimat, BC. Responsibilities include performing new fabrication, repair work, and supporting plant fabrication requirements such as steel frames, containers, and assisting with mobile equipment repairs. Additionally, you will be responsible for addressing equipment failures and refurbishing or rebuilding worn-out equipment as needed.

This is a great opportunity for a safety-oriented and motivated individual, with fabricating skills and expertise, to have an important role in ensuring the reliability of equipment by creating and repairing key components in process equipment in a safe, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective manner.

In addition to paying competitively and providing great benefits packages, we want you to live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family. And because of our size and scale, there are many opportunities to learn, grow and do more than you ever thought possible. Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job.

Reporting to the Rebuild Shop Supervisor and working a desirable 10-hour Tuesday to Friday dayshift, you will be:

Working safely in accordance with Rio Tinto safety standards – actively participating, and engaging in safety initiatives promoting our “Zero harm” safety culture Performing equipment repairs within planned time frames Providing sufficient detail about repairs so that others can understand what work has been done on the equipment, by entering the details in SAP Contributing to safety and productivity by constructively participating in safety meetings and incident investigations Conducting equipment reviews to ensure new and existing equipment meet site safety standards and operational requirements Operating specialized metalworking equipment (brake press, plate sheer, rolling machine, iron worker, plasma cutter)

What you’ll bring

A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team Interprovincial Red Seal Metal Fabricator (Fitter) qualification Minimum of a valid Class 5 or 7 driver’s license, or out-of-province equivalent Familiarity with the properties of metal Proficiency with operating specialized metalworking machines Work cooperatively in a small team, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability Good communication

What we offer

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

A work environment where safety is always the number one priority Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions A competitive hourly pay rate of $ per hour in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs Attractive share ownership plan Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave) Optional sabbatical program Defined benefit pension plan (CAAT) Exclusive employee discounts Domestic Relocation Program

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Where you’ll be working

Rio Tinto’s BC Works is a part of the Atlantic Operations of the Aluminium product group and has been operating in British Columbia for over 65 years. With industry leading new technology and four generations of employee expertise, as well as our hydropower facility at Kemano and the Nechako Reservoir, the Kitimat smelter is one of the world’s most competitive aluminium smelters, producing aluminium with one of the lowest carbon footprints in the industry.

Rio Tinto is proud to operate in BC alongside our 1,000 employees, partners, community stakeholders and First Nations, and we look forward to the next 60 years.

To learn more about our Aluminium Operations, check out this video: 

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