Bit Technician - Entry Level Opportunity
- Creighton, SK, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Working hours
- 40 hours a week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
About us. Epiroc is a global productivity partner for mining & construction customers and accelerates the transformation toward a sustainable society. With ground-breaking technology, we develop and provide innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment and tools for surface and underground applications. We also offer world-class service and other aftermarket support as well as solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification. Our global headquarters is based in Stockholm, Sweden and we have around 18,000 passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in over 150 countries around the world. Learn more at epirocgroup.com.
We succeed in our core business because we are passionate innovators with courage to change. With collaboration and mutual confidence, teams and individuals trust and support each other’s abilities to offer solutions. Together, we lead the way to make mining and construction more sustainable.
Epiroc offers rewarding experiences and professional growth opportunities. Recognition for your hard work includes:
- Competitive wages and annual employee bonus and incentives as applicable to certain positions.
- Family-friendly benefits package.
- Company matching group retirement savings plan.
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- Fleet vehicles and travel allowances (as applicable).
- Support for relocations.
- Employee perks and discounts.
- Trades apprenticeships.
- Support for growth, training and education.
- Progressive flexible work arrangements as applicable to certain positions.
- Employee social engagement activities and Company-sponsored events including fundraising, family, and community involvement.
We are currently seeking a Bit Technician / Surface Delivery for the Rock Drilling Tools business line and we are looking for a team oriented candidate to join our EPIROC group. This individual is responsible for Sharpening drill bits, steel reconditioning and Surface Delivery for our customers.
Work Type: Onsite
Shift Timings: Mon-Fri, 40 hours a week
Key Objectives
- Reconditioning steel – short-hole, Bolting, jumbo which consists of the following procedures: visual inspection, clean, cut, straightening, grinding, tapering and painting
- Blade and button bit sharpening
- Repair and service all shop equipment (in house)
- Safeguard assets of the company
- Establish a working relationship with fellow employees
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment both on and off our property
- Monitor & track shop consumables (grinding pins, cut-off wheels, profile tools, etc…)
- Delivery of material to specific customers
- Surface Direct Delivery of Epiroc Product to specific customers.
- High School Diploma
- Clean Valid driver's license
- Good organizational skills
- Ambition and motivation to succeed and meet the company’s objectives
- Willing to work underground when call upon
- A proven self-starter who requires minimum supervision
- A strong technical background
- Bilingualism an asset
- Prior shop experience would be an asset
- Mechanical training would be an asset
- Basic computer skills, competence in excel & word documents
- Safeguard assets of the company in general but most specifically those within your areas of responsibility
- Establish a working relationship with fellow employees
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment both on and off our property
- Delivery of both new and reconditioned material to specified customers
- Good communication Skills
We believe all persons are entitled to equal opportunity. We encourage applications from all qualified persons, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, and persons with disabilities. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.
We want you to take part in our journey. Accommodation is always available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If contacted regarding your application, please advise your Human Resources representative should you require accommodation to attend an interview or participate in the selection process.
United. Inspired. Performance unites us, Innovation inspires us, and commitment drives us to keep moving forward. In the 150 countries where you can find Epiroc, we encourage our employees to take ownership of their own development and careers with the support of their leaders. We are committed to giving you every opportunity to succeed in a culture of innovation, diversity, and collaboration, combined with a caring atmosphere.
It all starts with people. The world needs metals and minerals for the energy transition and our cities and infrastructure must be developed to serve a growing population. To succeed, we need to speed up the shift towards more sustainable mining and construction industries. We at Epiroc accelerate this transformation, together with customers and business partners in more than 150 countries, by developing and providing innovative and safe equipment, digital solutions, and aftermarket support.
All new thinkers are welcome. We are looking for those who want to develop, grow, and dare to think new. In Epiroc we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent valuing authenticity and unique perspectives, driving our spirit of innovation. We foster an inclusive culture where diversity isn't just a goal but a part of our values and way of working. This is how we do business for a sustainable future. Learn more at www.epiroc.com
This job will be posted until Nov 13th, 2026; after which applications will no longer be accepted.
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Responsibilities
Recondition drilling steel and sharpen blade and button bits, while repairing and servicing shop equipment and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. Track shop consumables and deliver new and reconditioned products to customers, including surface direct deliveries.
Requirements
A high school diploma, a clean valid driver's license, good organizational and communication skills, and basic computer skills including Excel and Word are required. Candidates should be self-motivated, technically capable, able to work with minimal supervision, and willing to work underground when called; shop experience, mechanical training, and bilingualism are assets.
Skills
- Drill Bit Sharpening
- Steel Reconditioning
- Visual Inspection
- Cleaning
- Cutting
- Straightening
- Grinding
- Tapering
- Painting
- Equipment Repair and Servicing
- Inventory Monitoring
- Customer Delivery
- Organization
- Communication
- Basic Computer Skills
- Microsoft Excel and Word
Benefits
- Competitive Wages
- Annual Employee Bonus and Incentives
- Family-Friendly Benefits Package
- Company Matching Group Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Fleet Vehicles and Travel Allowances
- Relocation Support
- Employee Perks and Discounts
- Trades Apprenticeships
- Training and Education Support
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Company-Sponsored Events
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Mining
- Rock Drilling Tools
- Drill Bits
- Blade Bits
- Button Bits
- Steel Reconditioning
- Short-Hole Drilling
- Bolting
- Jumbo Drilling
- Visual Inspection
- Grinding
- Tapering
- Drill Steel
- Shop Equipment
- Equipment Maintenance
- Grinding Pins
- Cut-Off Wheels
- Profile Tools
- Surface Delivery
- Customer Delivery
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Mechanical Training
- Underground Work
- Workplace Safety