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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.\nMake your impact\nYou’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.\nWhat you’ll do\nEquipment Handling: Safely move steel spools and other products into the sandblasting booth using forklift and overhead crane, ensuring efficient workflow.\nSandblasting Operations: Perform sandblasting to achieve a white metal finish on equipment surfaces, maintaining high-quality standards daily.\nAdhesive Application: Apply primers and adhesives accurately following established procedures to prepare equipment for next stages.\nDocumentation & Compliance: Complete all required paperwork and traveler information accurately, ensuring traceability and compliance with company standards.\nSafety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.\nWhat you’ll bring\nMust-haves:\nCompletion of High School education.\nWillingness to work in a hands-on environment during 12-hour shifts.\nExperience operating forklifts and overhead cranes safely.\nAbility to wear a respirator safely (clean-shaven as per WorkSafe BC requirements).\nNice-to-haves:\nPrevious sandblasting experience.\nFamiliarity with safety procedures and risk assessments in industrial settings.\nStrong attention to detail in documentation and process adherence.\nAbility to work effectively within a small team environment.\nWhy join Weir?\nWe 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.\nWe’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.\nWe 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. 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