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Welder

The Weir GroupThe Weir Group·Mining and Minerals
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About the role

Welder
Townley
1st Shift: 7am - 430pm, M-F

Additional overtime available as business needs increase
Compensation: $20 per hour

Purpose of Role:

Our Welders are responsible for operating and maintaining robotic welding equipment to produce high-quality welds on metal parts and components. The Robotic Welder will work closely with other members of the production team to ensure that all welding tasks are completed on time and to the required specifications.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.

  • Inspects and measures machined work pieces to verify conformance to specifications.

  • Remove rough spots from work pieces, using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers.

  • Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment.

  • Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.

  • Replaces worn machine accessories such as cutting tools or brushes.

  • Uses equipment and supplies to perform work in accordance with operational standards.

  • Examines finished work pieces to verify conformance with specifications

  • Reports defective materials or questionable conditions to Manager.

  • Operate and maintain robotic welding equipment

  • Set up welding equipment and adjust settings as needed

  • Monitor the welding process to ensure quality and accuracy

  • Perform routine maintenance on welding equipment

  • Complying with internal policies and industry regulations

  • Follow instructions and/or direction given by supervisors to complete assigned work projects

  • Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Robotic Welder or similar role

  • Strong knowledge of welding techniques and equipment

  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding diagrams

  • Excellent attention to detail and quality control skills

  • Ability to proactively troubleshoot problems

  • Fabricating experience preferred

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment

  • Work as a team within department and with other departments and Leads

  • Ability to work scheduled hours and comply with the company policies

Required Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted.

  • Physical capability to properly handle tooling and safely set up large pieces; including lifting, pushing, pulling, and positioning products.

  • Must be able to stand, sit and bend for long periods of time.

Work Environment:

  • Manufacturing environment: loud noise levels, high temperatures, dirt and sand.

  • Required PPE: steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, dust masks, and/or respirators.

Townley, part of Weir, is a proven industry leader in delivering advanced wear solutions for abrasion and corrosion challenges across dredging, mining, and power generation. Building on Weir’s commitment to engineering excellence and customer partnership, Townley develops and applies specialized elastomers, polyurethanes, rubber compounds, and proprietary alloys to extend asset life and improve operational performance.

Our technical teams work closely with customers to understand each unique wear environment, ensuring the right material and solution is applied every time. Together, Weir and Townley combine global expertise with deep application knowledge to deliver smarter, more sustainable solutions that help customers operate more efficiently.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
 

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The Weir Group excels in providing critical equipment and services to the minerals and energy sectors, attracting skilled professionals in engineering and operations.

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What's promising

  • Strong global presence in the minerals and energy sectors.
  • Diverse roles offer opportunities for career growth and specialization.
  • Commitment to sustainability with roles focused on global systems management.

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  • Industry volatility could impact job stability and growth.
  • Complex global operations may lead to challenging work environments.
  • Limited public information about company culture and employee satisfaction.

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  • Focus on sustainability in engineering and operations.
  • Specialized roles in minerals, oil, and gas sectors.
  • Global reach with opportunities in diverse geographic locations.

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About The Weir Group

Weir Minerals is a global leader in the supply of equipment and services for the minerals, oil and gas, and power generation industries.

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