Journeyperson Welder, Shop - Fort McMurray, AB

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, industrial, and forestry industries that maximizes value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Our Komatsu, P&H, Joy, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton equipment and services are used to extract fundamental minerals and develop modern infrastructure.

Focusing solely on mining, Komatsu Mining designs, manufactures, distributes, and services extensive product lines of highly reliable P&H surface mining equipment and JOY underground mining machinery used to cut, crush, load, and convey coal and industrial minerals worldwide. Customers receive a superior experience through direct relationships with Komatsu Mining's support people and through its services located close to the mines. Komatsu Mining's products and related services are used extensively for the mining of coal, copper, iron, gold, and other mineral resources, and the company employs people worldwide.

Komatsu Mining Corp. offers rewarding experiences and unique growth opportunities:

• Competitive wages: base rate of $58.16/h
• Comprehensive benefits package (health & dental, vision coverage, healthcare spending account, and life insurance)
• 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
• Discussion regarding full compensation package conducted upon initial pre-screen
  
  

Please visit our website https://www.komatsu.com/careers/ for more information.

Job Overview

Reports to: Foreman, Welding Shop

Shift: 14 x 14, 12 hours per shift, rotational between days and nights

Allowances: Additional premiums and allowances are associated with this position due to location

Location: Fort McMurray, AB

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation.

Responsibilities

• Welding mining equipment, as a dedicated field day service employee, and/or in the shop as required
• Proficiency in all position use of: GMAW, FCAW, SMAW; all sizes of weld wire
• Perform maintenance and repair work at client sites
• Maintain company quality standards
• Reading and interpretation of blueprints
• Proficient in the use of oxy/fuel cutting equipment, electric welding machines
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe work environment at all times
• Ensuring the safety of both you and co-workers
• Other duties, as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Certified Journeyman qualified to work in the province of Alberta
• Preference will be given to dual-ticketed Journeyman – welding and machining
• 3 to 7 years welding experience
• Must have no restrictions for access for any mine site
• Repair of mine equipment including trucks and shovels
• Line boring/machining experience and ability to build up bores requiring repair
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, and experienced in working in field and shop environments
• NDT or CWB certification or experience is an asset
• Heat treatment experience an asset, as well as history of welding with 3/32 wire
• Safety courses
• P&H mechanical experience an advantage
• Valid Alberta Driver’s License
  
  

Komatsu (Joy Global - Canada) is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce strongly contributes to our business growth and product innovation. Komatsu is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 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.

As we search for collective healing and true reconciliation, we are striving to build respectful partnerships with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. We would like to acknowledge that most of our team members gather, work, and play on the traditional and ancestral homelands of Indigenous Peoples and Nations across Turtle Island, each with their own unique history, culture, and traditions.

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.

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