Posted 2 months ago
WELDER
@ Major Drilling Group International Inc
Quebec
Overview
Major Drilling Group International Inc is hiring an experienced licensed welder for a shop position in Rouyn-Noranda, QC. The role covers welding, repair and customization of heavy-duty mining and drilling equipment on a Monday to Friday day schedule. The posting offers an excellent starting wage, paid training, an RRSP plan and health, dental and vision benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Perform welding operations on heavy-duty equipment
- Read drawings, blueprints and work orders
- Assemble and weld raw materials and components
- Chip, clean, grind and finish welds
- Report equipment repair and maintenance concerns
Requirements summary:
- Journeyperson Welder certification required
- Red Seal certification an asset
- Experience with mining or heavy equipment repair
- Valid driver's licence and driver's abstract
- Ability to pass drug and alcohol screen
- Knowledge of the mining industry an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · adp
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Journeyperson Welder, Red Seal |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Paid training |
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Major Drilling Group International Inc
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Major Drilling is one of the world’s largest and most successful specialized drilling services companies. MDI.TO
Full company description
Major Drilling Group International Inc. is the world’s leading provider of specialized drilling services primarily serving the mining industry. Established in 1980, Major Drilling has over 1,000 years of combined experience and expertise within its management team. The Company maintains field operations and offices in North America, South America, Australia, Asia, Africa, and Europe. Major Drilling provides a complete suite of drilling services including surface and underground coring, directional, reverse circulation, sonic, geotechnical, environmental, water-well, coal-bed methane, shallow gas, underground percussive/longhole drilling, surface drill and blast, a variety of mine services, and ongoing development of data-driven, high-tech drillside solutions.
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- Business categories
- Mining
- Other recorded names
- Major Drilling
- Major Drilling America
- Major Drilling Group International Inc
- Specialties
- Coring
- Reverse Circulation
- Percussive
- Mine Services
- Rotary
- Underground
- Drilling
- Diamond Drilling
- Surface Drilling
- and Dewatering
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 79,973,514
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Major Drilling Group International Inc. is the world’s leading provider of specialized drilling services primarily serving the mining industry. Established in 1980, Major Drilling has over 1,000 years of combined experience and expertise within its management team. The Company maintains field operations and offices in North America, South America, Australia, Asia, Africa, and Europe. Major Drilling provides a…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mining |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Moncton, New Brunswick |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1980 |
| Specialties | CoringReverse CirculationPercussiveMine ServicesRotary UndergroundDrillingDiamond DrillingSurface Drillingand Dewatering |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 13 |
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Join Our Team at Major Drilling!
If you are an experienced licensed WELDER, then WE WANT YOU!
We offer:
- Excellent starting wage
- Paid training
- RRSP plan
- Health/Dental/Vision Benefits
At Major Drilling, we take a proactive approach to the health and safety of all our employees; we spend a considerable amount of time to ensure each, and every employee is trained and taken care of. This role will be a shop position. We will give you the tools to build a meaningful, lifelong career with Major Drilling.
In this role, you will diagnose, maintain, and repair a wide range of heavy-duty equipment. You will work closely with our operations and maintenance teams to ensure our equipment is safe, reliable, and ready for the field.
Key Responsibilities
Perform welding operations using various processes on heavy-duty equipment
Read and interpret specifications, drawings, blueprints, welding symbols, and work orders
Assemble and weld raw materials and fabricated components using MIG and other welding processes
Adjust voltage and amperage settings as required
Operate hand tools, powered tools, plasma cutting torch, and welding equipment
Position and clamp parts in fixtures and operate overhead bridge cranes / jib cranes
Chip, clean, grind, and finish welds to required standards
Use smoke extractors and anti-splatter products as required
Report repair issues, equipment delays, and maintenance concerns to the Supervisor
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Adhere strictly to all HSEC policies and procedures
Qualifications:
- Journeyperson Welder certification, red seal is an asset.
- Experience working with mining or heavy equipment repairs and customizations.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and driver’s abstract.
- Ability to pass a Drug/Alcohol Screen & Fit for Duty test.
- Ability to work with limited supervision or as part of a team.
- Knowledge of the mining industry considered an asset
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday
7:30am-4:00pm
Work Location: In person
Address: 230 Bd Industriel, Rouyn-Noranda, QC J9X 6T3
Major Drilling is an equal opportunity employer, and has a strong commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive for continuous development and believe that diverse experiences drive innovation. We are working towards building a workforce that is representative of the communities in which we live, and that we serve. We welcome all applicants with diverse backgrounds and identities. We are committed to making our workplace safe and inclusive for everyone and ensuring that our recruitment process reflects that.
Major Drilling may use artificial intelligence (AI) for screening and assessing applicants for this position with respect to mandatory job requirements.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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