Finning
LineBoringTechnician
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Line Boring Technician at Finning. Skills: Line boring, Welding, Machining. Perform portable line boring. Perform welding duties”
Industry & Context.
Work at heights, Confined spaces, Frequent bending, Frequent squatting, Frequent climbing, Lifting/pushing up to 45 pounds, Union Membership
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Journeyperson Welder or Machinist Ticket with Interprovincial Certification, Valid driver’s license, Proven line boring experience, welding aptitude: vertical, flat, and overhead test for both SMAW and FCAW, ability to obtain Customer Site Access, Drug and Alcohol Screening, fit tested, ability to wear a respirator
Nice to Have
Machining experience is beneficial, Red Seal endorsement
What You'll Do.
Perform portable line boring
Perform welding duties
Perform grinding duties
Maintain Caterpillar Equipment
Set up line boring equipment
Operate line boring equipment
Complete weld build up
Perform component rebuilds
Perform component repairs
Perform routine maintenance
Complete technical documentation
Full Job Description
## **Company:** ## **Number of Openings:** 1 ## **Worker Type:** Permanent ## **Position Overview:** Finning is growing —and so are the opportunities! Finning is growing —and so are the opportunities! We are hiring a Line Boring Technician (Journeyperson Welder or Machinist) in Cranbrook on a 4x3 Schedule. If you are a customer focused Journeyperson Welder or Machinist (with Red Seal endorsement); looking for stability and career growth APPLY TODAY! • Wage: $50.25 - $55.84 / hr (probationary rate – full rate) o $3.55 Field Premium o Double Time OT • 100% Employer paid medical and dental benefits • Employee Share Purchase Plan Options with Finning match • RRSP and Retirement Plan options • Boot and Tool Allowance • Employee Rewards – exclusive access to discounts and perks • CAT certified training: Additional certifications and skill development paid for by Finning ## **Job Description:** **_Job Responsibilities:_** As the Line Boring Technician, you will be performing portable line boring, welding and grinding duties for rebuilds and repairs on Caterpillar Equipment in both the shop and field. * Maintain Caterpillar Construction Equipment, Mining Equipment and Expanded Mining Equipment in a field environment * Set up, operate line boring equipment and measuring tools to complete the weld build up, fitting and related tasks * Component rebuild and repair, weld, grind, re-machine bores, some Manufacturing * Perform routine maintenance work * Occasional work at heights and confined spaces * Frequent bending, squatting, climbing, and lifting/pushing of up to 45 pounds without assistance * Complete technical documentation (service reports, warranty, crossover notes) **_Qualifications_** * Journeyperson Welder or Machinist Ticket with Interprovincial Certification * Valid driver’s license (drivers abstract as a condition of offer) * Proven line boring experience * Strong welding aptitude: vertical, flat, and overhead test for both SMAW and FCAW, machining experience is be
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