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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Hose Builder assists in manufacturing custom industrial hoses by operating specialized machinery, tooling, and assembly equipment. They are responsible for handling materials, following production drawings, and maintaining quality standards while adhering to safety policies.
Job details
R0040301 – Hose Builder Location: Elliot Lake, ON Shift: Day Shift for Training; future rotation to Night Shift required Compensation: $25.40-$26.00/hour plus $2.00/hour night shift premium Position Summary The Hose Builder (Apprentice) works alongside experienced Hose Builders to manufacture custom industrial hoses for mining and oil sands customers. This is a hands-on position involving specialized manufacturing equipment, tooling, and assembly processes. Successful candidates will receive extensive on-the-job training and mentorship. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with their hands and are interested in building a long-term career in manufacturing. Key Responsibilities Assist experienced Hose Builders in manufacturing industrial hoses. Operate machinery and tooling used in hose-building processes. Handle materials and components according to engineering requirements. Use hand and power tools safely and effectively. Operate forklifts and overhead cranes. Follow production drawings, blueprints, and specifications. Support hose assembly, preparation, finishing, and production activities. Maintain quality standards and meet production requirements. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures. Qualifications Required Interest in hands-on manufacturing work. Strong work ethic and willingness to learn. Good teamwork and communication skills. Mechanical aptitude. Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. Ability to work rotating shifts after training. Preferred Manufacturing, construction, labour, carpentry, fabrication, automotive, or industrial experience. Experience with hand tools and power tools. Blueprint reading abilities. Basic math skills. Training & Development Extensive one-on-one training with experienced Hose Builders. Apprentice-style learning environment. Employees typically begin contributing independently after progressive skill development. Structured skill advancement and wage progression opportunities. Why join Weir? We 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. We’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. We 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. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives. Benefits ⦿ Competitive pay ⦿ Career development and learning support ⦿ Access to global inclusion networks ⦿ Regional and team-specific benefits ⦿ Sharebuilder scheme ⦿ Wellness support for you and your family ⦿ Collaboration with global teams ⦿ Study support This Job Posting is for an Existing Position. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities upon request at any stage of the selection process. #minerals #onsite #LI-AV1
What you’ll do
The Hose Builder assists in manufacturing custom industrial hoses by operating specialized machinery, tooling, and assembly equipment. They are responsible for handling materials, following production drawings, and maintaining quality standards while adhering to safety policies.
Requirements
Candidates should have a strong work ethic, mechanical aptitude, and a willingness to learn in a hands-on manufacturing environment. Preferred qualifications include prior experience in manufacturing, construction, or industrial trades, along with the ability to read blueprints.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Career development and learning support
- Access to global inclusion networks
- Regional and team-specific benefits
- Sharebuilder scheme
- Wellness support
- Study support
Listed skills
- Teamwork · Preferred
- Forklift operation · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Manufacturing
- Mechanical aptitude
- Blueprint reading
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- Forklift operation
- Overhead crane operation
- Industrial hose assembly
- Math skills
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Mentorship
- Tooling
- Strong Work Ethic
- Innovation
- Willingness To Learn
- Construction
- Machinery
- Hand Tools
- Power Tool Operation
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Lifting Ability
- Blueprint Reading
- Carpentry
- Learning Support
- General Mathematics
- Overhead Crane Operation
- Intelligent Automation
- Materials Science
Job areas
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Engineering
- Builder
- Industrial Mechanic
- Agricultural and Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Repairers
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics
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