Metal Fabricator / Fitter
Location: Surrey, BC
Work Arrangement: Onsite
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
⦿ Fabrication Execution: Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and weld symbols to layout, prepare, fit, and tack weld components and assemblies for final welding. Daily tasks include cutting, drilling, fitting large diameter pipes and flanges, and ensuring dimensional accuracy and quality standards.
⦿ Equipment Operation: Safely operate shop equipment such as overhead cranes, forklifts, magnetic drills, band saws, oxy-fuel torches, plasma cutters, and grinders. Maintain equipment performance by reporting issues promptly.
⦿ Quality and Traceability: Maintain material traceability through accurate documentation (heat numbers, MTR tracking, work orders). Ensure fit-up quality to reduce rework and meet welding preparation standards.
⦿ Collaboration and Communication: Engage with technical personnel, welders, quality control, and supervision to resolve fabrication issues and escalate when necessary. Maintain effective communication between departments.
⦿ 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:
⦿ Red Seal certification in Metal Fabrication (Metal Fabricator/Fitter) or equivalent trade qualification/experience.
⦿ Minimum 5 years of related fabrication/manufacturing experience.
⦿ Forklift and overhead crane experience.
⦿ Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and weld symbols with attention to detail.
Nice-to-haves:
⦿ Experience with pipe fitting and fabrication.
⦿ Welding tickets or certifications.
⦿ Basic computer skills and familiarity with MS Office for documentation and traceability.
⦿ Experience working in a team-oriented, supportive industrial environment with apprenticeship background.
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: $45+/hr, dependent on experience
*Benefits:
⦿ Excellent Health / Dental / Vision Options
⦿ RRSP contributions
⦿ 15 days Paid Time Off in first year
⦿ Paid Statutory Holidays
*Eligible for benefits after completing the 3-6 month probationary and training period.
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