Description
Position Summary:
Finning is seeking Boilermaker and Welder Technicians to perform maintenance and welding tasks on mining equipment, ensuring quality and safety.
Key Highlights:
1. Fabrication and welding work on mining equipment.
2. Repair of structural and mechanical components.
3. Interpretation of engineering drawings and application of welding processes.
If you have always been passionate about Caterpillar equipment and fascinated by machines and engines, we invite you to aim high! Finning, a strategic partner of CATERPILLAR and a leader in the distribution of equipment and services, is seeking top talent to fill the role of **Boilermaker and Welder Technicians** for the **La Negra Service Center** contract.
This role is responsible for performing welding and maintenance work on equipment at the site, independently executing medium-scale projects within their specialty and larger-scale projects with initial guidance. Additionally, it includes repairing structural and mechanical components on mining equipment and facilities, ensuring compliance with the company’s established quality, safety, and productivity standards.
**Job Responsibilities:**
* Perform boilermaking work on mining equipment components, hoppers, piping, structures, and others.
* Execute welding, cutting, fabrication, assembly, and repair of metal structures.
* Interpret engineering drawings, sketches, and technical specifications for part fabrication and repair.
* Inspect structural components to identify wear, cracks, or failures.
* Apply welding processes according to established procedures and current quality standards.
* Properly operate oxy-fuel cutting equipment, grinders, hand tools, and welding equipment.
**Requirements:**
* Completed Secondary Education or Technical Diploma (Intermediate/Senior Level) in Boilermaking, Metal Structures, Industrial Welding, Industrial Mechanics, or related field.
* Experience in welding and boilermaking within mining, heavy industry, or industrial maintenance.
* Valid Welding Certification.
* Knowledge of SMAW, MIG/MAG, and oxy-fuel cutting welding processes.
* Ability to read and interpret mechanical and structural drawings.
* Knowledge of fabrication, repair, and assembly of metal structures.
* Familiarity with safety regulations applicable to hot work.
* Preferred residence in Antofagasta or Region II.
If you are currently employed with the company, please also note the following **internal application requirements** for this position:
* Minimum of 1 year of tenure in your current role.
* Performance evaluation rating of “Meets Expectations” or higher (minimum score of 3).
* Minimum application level: M3\.
* Meet the previously stated education and experience requirements.
If you meet these criteria, we encourage you to put your talent into action and apply with us!
At Finning, we are committed to diversity, striving to develop and maintain a varied and inclusive workforce. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Finning does not discriminate against applicants based on gender, race, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status, and/or mental or physical disability.