Journeyperson Welder, Field Services

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  • Sparwood, BC
  • $59.90 per hour
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
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  • Competitive wages: base pay is $59.90/hour. Discussion regarding full compensation package conducted upon initial pre-screen.
  • Comprehensive benefits package (health & dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability)
  • Health Care and Personal Wellness spending account
  • Company-sponsored registered pension plan (RPP) and matching program.
  • Safety boot voucher
  • Paid vacation
  • Company-supplied tools
  • 4/5 Rating on Glassdoor
  • Sustainable employment
  • Ability to be a part of an exciting, innovative company developing new state-of-the-art technology and equipment
Please visit our website https://www.komatsu.com/careers/ for more information.Job OverviewTake your welding skills to the field and work on the biggest equipment in mining- If you're a welder who likes solving real problems, working on massive machines, and being part of a crew that gets things done, this role is built for you. You'll work in the field on heavy mining equipment, use your full range of welding skills, and take on work that actually challenges you. If you want variety, responsibility, and the chance to work with top-tier tradespeople, this is it.Reports to: General Supervisor, Field Service
Shift: 7x7, rotation of days/nights
Safety Sensitive: Yes- drug & alcohol testing, physical demand fit testing, RCMP criminal record check and submission of 5-year provincial driving record will be required.
Travel: up to 25% within Canada and potentially some in the US
Relocation: This position does not offer relocationKey Job Responsibilities
  • Weld, repair, service, and inspect heavy mining equipment
  • Work with GMAW, FCAW, SMAW in all positions and wire sizes
  • Read and interpret blueprints and follow company quality standards
  • Use oxy/fuel cutting equipment and electric welding machines
  • Keep your work area clean, organized, and safe
  • Look out for your crew and maintain a strong safety culture
Qualifications/Requirements
  • Journeyperson Welder (Red Seal preferred); NDT/CWB an asset
  • Experience with P&H or Joy equipment is a bonus
  • No restrictions for accessing any mine site
  • Heat-treating and 1/16 wire experience are assets
  • Valid, unrestricted driver's license
  • Able to lift 50 lbs safely
  • Strong customer-service mindset and solid communication
  • Organized, safety-focused, and able to work independently
  • Comfortable working in remote locations and supporting other trades when needed
Additional InformationThis posting reflects an existing vacancy within our organization. The position is currently open, and we are actively seeking a candidate for immediate placement. The successful applicant will fill a vital role that is ready to be stepped into without delay. Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used to assist with interview scheduling and other administrative tasks during the hiring process. However, AI is not used in candidate screening, evaluation, or selection decisions. All hiring decisions are made by our human hiring teams and your application will be reviewed and considered personally by one of them.Accommodation during the recruitment process is available on request. While we appreciate all applicant submissions, only those considered to be most qualified will be contacted for further assessment.Note to Recruiters: Komatsu and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Komatsu, directly or indirectly, will be considered Komatsu property. Komatsu will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written, and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.At Komatsu Canada we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences and contributions. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, or a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.We recognize and honour the deep history, cultures, and traditions of the Indigenous Peoples and Nations across Turtle Island. As part of our ongoing journey toward reconciliation, we are committed to building respectful and meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities throughout Canada. We acknowledge that our team members live, work, and connect on the traditional and ancestral homelands of Indigenous Peoples, and we strive to do so with humility, awareness, and respect.About KomatsuSite informationContact© Copyright 2025 Komatsu America Corp and Affiliates. All Rights Reserved.×Cookie Consent ManagerWhen you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.Required CookiesThese cookies are required to use this website and can't be turned off.Show More DetailsRequired Cookies Provider Description Enabled
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