Bit Technician

About us.

Epiroc is a global productivity partner for mining & construction customers and accelerates the transformation toward a sustainable society. With ground-breaking technology, we develop and provide innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment and tools for surface and underground applications. We also offer world‑class service and other aftermarket support as well as solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification.

Our global headquarters is based in Stockholm, Sweden and we have around 18,000 passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in over 150 countries around the world. Learn more at

We succeed in our core business because we are passionate innovators with courage to change. With collaboration and mutual confidence, teams and individuals trust and support each other’s abilities to offer solutions. Together, we lead the way to make mining and construction more sustainable.

Epiroc offers rewarding experiences and professional growth opportunities. Recognition for your hard work includes:

• Competitive wages and annual employee bonus and incentives as applicable to certain positions.
• Family‑friendly benefits package.
• Company matching group retirement savings plan.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Fleet vehicles and travel allowances (as applicable).
• Support for relocations.
• Employee perks and discounts.
• Trades apprenticeships.
• Support for growth, training and education.
• Progressive flexible work arrangements as applicable to certain positions.
• Employee social engagement activities and Company‑sponsored events including fundraising, family, and community involvement.

We are currently seeking a Bit Technician / Surface Delivery for the Rock Drilling Tools business line and we are looking for a team‑oriented candidate to join our EPIROC group. Looking for someone able to work Mon – Fri 8‑hour days, on‑call may be required. This individual is responsible for sharpening drill bits and Surface Delivery for our customers along with Warehousing.

Work Type: Onsite at Kirkland Mine Site

Shift Timings: Monday – Friday, 40 hours a week; on‑call may be required.

• Reconditioning short‑hole bits, Bolting, jumbo which consists of the following procedures: visual inspection, clean, grinding, and painting
• Blade and button bit sharpening
• Repair and service all shop equipment (in house)
• Safeguard assets of the company
• Establish a working relationship with fellow employees
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment both on and off our property
• Monitor & track shop consumables (grinding pins, cut‑off wheels, profile tools, etc.)
• Delivery of material to specific customers
• Surface Direct Delivery of Epiroc Product to specific customers
• Warehousing

• Good organizational skills
• Ambition and motivation to succeed and meet the company’s objectives
• A proven self‑starter who requires minimum supervision
• A strong technical background
• Bilingualism is an asset
• Prior shop experience would be an asset
• Mechanical training would be an asset
• Clean Valid driver's license
• Basic computer skills, competence in excel & word documents
• Safeguard assets of the company in general but most specifically those within your areas of responsibility
• Establish a working relationship with fellow employees
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment both on and off our property
• Delivery of both new and reconditioned material to specified customers
• Warehousing background

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job.

We believe all persons are entitled to equal opportunity. We encourage applications from all qualified persons, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, and persons with disabilities. We also welcome applications from non‑Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

Accommodation is always available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If contacted…