About the role
Position Summary
This position is responsible for fabricating, modifying, and repairing mechanical components and equipment.
Schedule
This position currently follows a 28-day shift rotation working day shifts from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The shift rotation is: 3 days, 2 off, 2 days, 3 off, 2 days, 2 off, 3 days, 2 off, 2 days, 3 off, 2 days, 2 off.
Location
This position is located at the Plant Operation, located approximately 30 km from the city of Estevan. The successful candidate will be responsible for his/her own accommodations and transportation.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, or diagrams.
- Identify worn and damaged parts, fabricating, repairing, adjusting, or replacing as needed.
- Operate machining tools such as lathes, drill press, milling machine, and boring equipment.
- Build or repair products with accuracy and in accordance with specifications.
- Maintain records of repairs and preventative maintenance activities.
- Assist industrial mechanics with maintenance work.
- Operate forklift, winch truck, and boom truck as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- Red Seal Journeyperson Machinist certification.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
- Previous experience in a mining environment is an asset.
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts.
About Westmoreland Mining LLC
Westmoreland Mining is the oldest independent coal company in the United States. Westmoreland’s coal operations include sub-bituminous and lignite surface coal mining in the Western United States and Canada, a char production facility, and a 50% interest in an activated carbon plant.
About the role
Position Summary
This position is responsible for fabricating, modifying, and repairing mechanical components and equipment.
Schedule
This position currently follows a 28-day shift rotation working day shifts from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The shift rotation is: 3 days, 2 off, 2 days, 3 off, 2 days, 2 off, 3 days, 2 off, 2 days, 3 off, 2 days, 2 off.
Location
This position is located at the Plant Operation, located approximately 30 km from the city of Estevan. The successful candidate will be responsible for his/her own accommodations and transportation.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, or diagrams.
- Identify worn and damaged parts, fabricating, repairing, adjusting, or replacing as needed.
- Operate machining tools such as lathes, drill press, milling machine, and boring equipment.
- Build or repair products with accuracy and in accordance with specifications.
- Maintain records of repairs and preventative maintenance activities.
- Assist industrial mechanics with maintenance work.
- Operate forklift, winch truck, and boom truck as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- Red Seal Journeyperson Machinist certification.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
- Previous experience in a mining environment is an asset.
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts.
About Westmoreland Mining LLC
Westmoreland Mining is the oldest independent coal company in the United States. Westmoreland’s coal operations include sub-bituminous and lignite surface coal mining in the Western United States and Canada, a char production facility, and a 50% interest in an activated carbon plant.