Uncertified Welder

This position will report to the Plant Maintenance Supervisor.

Newmont Porcupine is looking for a skilled welder to join our team at the Dome mine site. The successful applicant must be competent in using all welding, burning and shop fabrication equipment and be familiar with welding procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience working in the field and fabrication shop environments.

• Responsible for his/her health and safety
• Correct and report unsafe practices and conditions Maintain a safe and healthful workplace
• Make suggestions to improve any aspect of safety
• Complete field-level risk assessments and workplace inspections
• Follow all Newmont Porcupine Gold Mines safety policies and procedures

• Read and fabricate from engineered prints while using shop equipment safely and efficiently. Work independently in a safe and productive manner.
• Supply welding requirements to the maintenance shops and the open pit as required.
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or methods to be used based on task requirements. Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment.
• Operate fabrication shop equipment.
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structures for potential deficiencies. Fabrication and repair of chutes and wear liners.
• Work in confined areas as required. Align components.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in a condition that does not compromise safety Wear proper PPE including a half mask respirator as required.
• Follow all Newmont Porcupine Gold Mine safety policies and procedures

• A minimum of 72 months of experience working on mining-related equipment within a specific trade line or has fulfilled the time and training obligation of the apprenticeship program but has not successfully completed the trade’s exam through the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities
• A minimum of 5 years of welding on heavy equipment and structural repairs Must be able to organize work and be self-motivated.
• Must be willing to work with others.
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use personal protective equipment (face-shield, gloves, respirator)

• In this role, you will work a 4x3 schedule. As such, if you do not live near the site, we will require you to relocate.