Industrial Hose Technician

Industrial Hose Technician

Location: Elliott Lake, Ontario, Canada
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

• Production & Manufacturing: Support the production and manufacturing of industrial hoses used in surface and underground mining applications by interpreting drawings, sketches, and instructions to build hoses accurately.
• Daily Operations: Operate manual hose-building equipment including pneumatic impacts, textile cutting machines, lathes, hydrostatic test equipment, forklifts, and overhead cranes to prepare and assemble hoses according to customer requirements.
• Learning & Development: Participate in an apprenticeship-style learning model, working alongside experienced Hose Builders to develop full competency over time, with success measured by skill progression, retention, and ability to work independently.
• Quality & Safety: Ensure manufacturing quality by using layout tables and measurement tools to meet specified tolerances, while demonstrating 100% commitment to zero harm behaviors and promoting a world-class safety culture.
• Shift & Travel: Work primarily day shifts (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM) with potential for overtime and future shift changes, including possible night shifts after full training; no routine travel required.
• 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:

• Manufacturing experience or exposure to industrial/heavy commercial work environments.
• Ability to perform physical/manual labor and work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Strong attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn and be trained.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, use measurement tools, and understand basic mathematical concepts relevant to the role.

Nice-to-haves:

• Previous hose building experience or related trades such as millwright or fabricator.
• Forklift and overhead crane operation experience.
• Knowledge of rubber manufacturing processes and industrial production environments.
• Experience working in mining support industries or heavy commercial operations.

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.

Benefits
⦿ Competitive pay
⦿ Career development and learning support
⦿ Access to global inclusion networks
⦿ Regional and team-specific benefits
⦿ Sharebuilder scheme
⦿ Wellness support for you and your family
⦿ Collaboration with global teams
⦿ Study support

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