Fabrication Assistant

Fabrication Assistant

Weir Minerals

Surrey BC(onsite)

Purpose of Role: Under the guidance of the Fabrication Supervisor, the Fabrication Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting facility operations by ensuring safety, precision machining, and high-quality results in the fabrication department. Key responsibilities include hydro pressure testing, setting up and operating various machines, assisting with material preparation for fabrication and welding, and performing other related tasks as needed.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor; make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Embody and adhere to Weir Group Success Values and Behaviors. Adhere strictly to safety standards and equipment usage protocols.
• Interpret engineering drawings and work orders accurately with strong attention to detail.
• Perform hydro pressure testing, utilize various tools and equipment.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Willingness to learn and cross-train in machining tasks. Ability to do afternoon shift.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
  
  

Job Knowledge/Qualification and Education:

• High School Diploma/GED and 2+ years of related experience in machining/manufacturing.
• Experience with machining or steel industry machinery. Familiarity with hydro pressure testing procedures.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills along with attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 50 pounds.
  
  

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Compensation : CAD 36-40 per hour.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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