D.a.s.t. Welding jobs

Employment Type Full-time

Location In person

Position Overview

LCR Plus LTD. is seeking an experienced Shop Fabricator to support pipe and steel fabrication work for the Labrador West mining industry. The successful candidate will fabricate, fit, weld, repair, and modify piping assemblies and steel components used in mining equipment, industrial facilities, and maintenance projects.

This hands-on position requires strong fabrication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work safely and independently while meeting customer specifications and production schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• • Read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, sketches, and work orders.
  • Measure, mark, cut, bevel, fit, and assemble pipe, plate, structural steel, and other metal components.
  • Fabricate piping assemblies, including flanges, elbows, reducers, supports, and related fittings.
  • Fabricate and repair steel frames, skids, platforms, brackets, guards, equipment supports, and custom assemblies.
  • Perform welding using processes appropriate to the material, job specifications, and individual qualifications.
  • Repair and modify worn or damaged mining equipment components.
  • Operate fabrication equipment, including saws, grinders, drills, cutting equipment, and welding machines.
  • Check dimensions, alignment, fit-up, and finished workmanship against drawings and specifications.
  • Use lifting and material-handling equipment safely within training and authorization.
  • Identify material requirements and communicate fabrication issues, equipment defects, or scope changes to the supervisor.
  • Maintain accurate job records and a clean, organized work area.
  • Follow company safety procedures and customer requirements, including hot-work, isolation, and lifting procedures where applicable.

Qualifications and Experience

• • Demonstrated experience in pipe fitting and steel fabrication in an industrial shop environment.
  • Ability to lay out and fit piping assemblies with accurate flange orientation and alignment.
  • Strong working knowledge of fabrication methods, welding techniques, and material preparation.
  • Ability to interpret drawings and take accurate measurements.
  • Experience supporting mining, heavy equipment, or industrial maintenance operations is preferred.
  • Journeyperson certification in welding, metal fabrication, or pipefitting is an asset; equivalent practical experience will be considered.
  • Current welding qualifications and relevant safety training are assets. Specialized or pressure-piping work requires the applicable qualifications and approved procedures.
  • Valid driver’s license is an asset.

Additional Shop Support

• • Support other activities within the LCR Plus shop as required, including radiator dismantling and assembly, cleaning, and preparing components, assisting with repairs, material handling, equipment maintenance, and general housekeeping. Work cooperatively with the shop team and take on varied duties within the employee’s training and capabilities to maintain workflow and meet customer requirements.

Skills and Attributes

• • Strong commitment to safety, quality, and reliable workmanship.
  • Practical problem-solving skills and sound mechanical aptitude.
  • Ability to work independently and contribute to a small shop team.
  • Dependability, clear communication, and pride in completed work.
  • Ability to manage changing priorities and meet agreed deadlines.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in a fabrication shop, with occasional customer-site work as required. Duties involve standing, bending, handling materials, and working around welding, cutting, noise, and heavy equipment. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required. Overtime may be necessary to support customer schedules and urgent repairs.