Welder And Fitter

Welder and Fitter – Structural Mining Equipment

This position focuses on structural welding, fitting, and fabrication to repair and refurbish large-scale mining excavators and related heavy equipment. You will work inside a large, swamp-cooled fabrication bay, performing structural repairs on critical components that experience heavy wear and tear, using a combination of welding, gouging, cutting, and fitting skills to restore equipment to safe and reliable operation.

• Perform structural welding repairs on large mining excavators and other heavy equipment subjected to heavy-duty use.
• Repair cracks, fractures, and worn components that result from ongoing equipment operation.
• Weld a variety of materials, including AR400 and other abrasion-resistant steels, as well as mild and softer steels.
• Gouge out defective or failed welds using appropriate techniques as part of repair and rebuild work.
• Apply daily fabrication skills to cut, bend, fit, modify, and reinforce structural components to specification.
• Use an oxy-acetylene torch to cut steel and to preheat AR steels prior to welding to ensure proper weld quality.
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, weld symbols, and specifications to perform accurate layout and fit-up.
• Grind, finish, and prepare materials and welds as needed to meet quality and safety standards.
• Maintain high levels of quality, accuracy, and structural integrity on critical components.
• Operate power tools and related equipment safely while performing fabrication and welding tasks.
• Work in and around confined spaces and oversized equipment in accordance with safety procedures.
• Communicate clearly with peers, supervisors, and support teams to coordinate repairs and maintain safe operations.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, including proper use of PPE and safe work practices in an industrial environment.

• Proven experience as a structural welder in heavy equipment, mining, or industrial environments.
• Proficiency welding abrasion-resistant steels such as AR400 and similar materials, as well as mild steel.
• Experience with carbon arc gouging or similar weld removal techniques for removing defective welds.
• Strong fabrication skills, including layout, fit-up, cutting, bending, and structural reinforcement.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, weld symbols, and specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to use an oxy-acetylene torch for cutting steel and preheating AR steels.
• Experience working with thick-gauge hardened steel and translating structural welding skills to heavy equipment components.
• Competence using power tools and fabrication equipment in an industrial setting.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in a large bay environment and around oversized mining machinery.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a team in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

• Background in mining, heavy equipment repair, or industrial fabrication environments.
• Experience working in confined spaces and around large, complex machinery.
• Familiarity with structural reinforcement techniques for heavy-duty equipment.
• Comfort working in physically demanding roles that require lifting, positioning, and working around large components.

The organization offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package designed to support long-term financial security, health, and work-life balance. Employees have access to multiple medical plan options with prescription drug coverage, as well as dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage. Retirement programs include a 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and additional fixed employer contributions in certain roles, along with profit-sharing or incentive programs and, at some locations, defined contribution or pension-style plans.

Paid time off benefits typically include paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and access to FMLA and medical leave options, with accrual…