Overview

SMS Equipment is GROWING! We are looking for Journeyperson Welders for our Acheson branch. If you enjoy working with heavy equipment utilized in a mining environment and you consider safety to be a top priority then SMS Equipment may have just the position you are looking for!

The shift rotation for this position is 7×7 – days and nights.

The hourly rate for this position is $53.51 per inclusive of base rate and premiums. Additional premiums may be available.

At SMS Equipment, our Welders are responsible for the welding repairs, fabrication and assembly of Komatsu and other heavy duty industrial equipment that SMS Equipment sells or rents to its customers.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Repairing and fabrication of various makes of equipment

Following directions given in layouts, blueprints and work orders

Customizing mobile equipment and/or parts as per the customer’s request

Conducting failure analysis and developing a welding repair process with the Service Manager

Providing welding support primarily in the shop and occasionally in the field

Able to work safely in a challenging environment with minimal supervision

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will possess a Journeyperson Welder certification. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. Other requirements include:

Highly motivated and able to work in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision

Ability to interpret blueprints and layouts/follow work orders

Must possess a strong work ethic, a commitment to excellence and have acute safety awareness as well as strong organizational skills

Must have effective interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy while working with a variety of individuals and groups

Must have a thorough knowledge of the maintenance and repair of mining equipment

At SMS Equipment, safety is our number one priority. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices, when completing all tasks.

This position is required to regularly work at our customers’ location. Below are the current requirements from our customers that all candidates need to be able to complete to gain access to their worksite:

Pre-employment Medical

Drug and Alcohol check

Drivers Abstract

Employment Verification

Applications will be received until a suitable candidate is found.

SMS Equipment offers rewarding careers in the heavy equipment industry across Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment gives you the opportunity to represent world-class quality in our product offerings and customer service. A few of the many benefits of working with SMS Equipment include: competitive wages, comprehensive group benefits plan, and RRSP matching.