Apprentice Welder – Mining Maintenance

Location: Tumbler Ridge, BC.
Employment Type: Full‑time, In Person
Experience Level: Entry – Mid Level

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About the Opportunity

Join our mining maintenance team as an Apprentice Welder and build your career in one of the most dynamic and essential industries. You’ll work alongside experienced tradespeople who maintain and repair heavy mining equipment, structural components, and critical site infrastructure. This is a practical, high‑skill apprenticeship that will set you up for long-term success in the mining sector and other heavy industries.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Support qualified welders and maintenance personnel with daily repair and fabrication tasks

• Learn and perform welding techniques used in mining maintenance, including FCAW & SMAW welding, and gouging

• Assist with repairs to heavy equipment, chutes, conveyors, bucket lips, frames, and other mine-site components

• Prepare and clean metal surfaces, set up tools and welding equipment, and safely handle materials

• Follow all site safety procedures, including PPE requirements, isolation procedures, and hazard reporting

• Maintain a clean and organized workshop and work area

• Conduct basic quality checks on completed work

 

What You’ll Learn

• Mining-specific welding and fabrication techniques

• Safe operation of welding gear, hand tools, grinders, and cutting equipment

• Equipment repair processes on haul trucks, loaders, crushers, and fixed plant components

• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and work orders

• Best practices in mine-site safety, risk assessment, and safe work procedures

 

Qualifications & Attributes

• Strong interest in welding, fabrication, and heavy industry

• Must be enrolled or willing to enroll in a welding apprenticeship program

• Willingness to learn and follow direction in a fast-paced environment

• Good physical fitness and ability to work in varied site conditions

• Reliable, safety-focused, and committed to developing trade skills

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

• Ability to pass pre-employment checks (e.g., drug/alcohol testing, medical)

 

What We Offer

• Paid, structured apprenticeship program

• On-the-job training with highly skilled mining maintenance professionals

• Opportunities to gain nationally recognized welding qualifications

• Clear pathway to becoming a fully qualified tradesperson

• Competitive pay, accommodations and benefits program

• A 10/4 shift that caters to a work/life balance

• A supportive team culture focused on safety and growth

 

Apply Today

 

Ready to kickstart your welding career in the mining industry?

Send your resume or a short introduction outlining your interest to hr@imwgroup.ca

 

We welcome enthusiastic, entry-level applicants who are eager to build a long-term trade career. 

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There is no travel or LOA provided for this position.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Canadian Rockies, Tumbler Ridge is an outdoor adventure paradise just waiting to be discovered. Whether you choose to call Tumbler Ridge home or settle in the nearby communities of Dawson Creek, Grande Prairie, Chetwynd, or Fort St. John, you’ll enjoy an exceptional quality of life, modern amenities, and a warm, family‑friendly atmosphere. With affordable living costs and vibrant, close‑knit communities, this region offers the perfect balance of adventure, comfort, and opportunity.