Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technological innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company’s founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society.
Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Competitive wages: base pay is $59.90/h. Discussion regarding full compensation package conducted upon initial pre-screen.
- Comprehensive benefits package (health & dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability)
- Health Care and Personal Wellness spending account
- Company-sponsored registered pension plan (RPP) and matching program.
- Safety boot voucher
- Paid vacation
- Company-supplied tools
- 4/5 Rating on Glassdoor
- Sustainable employment
- Ability to be a part of an exciting, innovative company developing new state-of-the-art technology and equipment
Please visit our website https://www.komatsu.com/careers/ for more information.
Job Overview
This isn’t your average QA gig. If you’d rather crawl inside a machine in the field than sit behind a desk, we’ve got the role for you. In this role, you’ll be inspecting, auditing, and signing off on rebuilds that power the mining industry. You’ll get your hands dirty, climb all over our machines, and make sure every weld and spec meets the mark. If this sounds like your kind of role- we want to hear from you!
Reports to: General Supervisor, Quality Assurance
Shift: 7x7- rotation of days and nights
Safety Sensitive: Yes- drug & alcohol testing, physical demand fit testing, RCMP criminal record check and submission of 5-year provincial driving record will be required
Travel: this role will travel up to 25% within Canada and the USA and will be 75% on site field work in the Sparwood area
Relocation: This position does not offer relocation
Key Job Responsibilities
- Perform visual and NDT inspections (UT, LP, MP) on rebuild components
- Audit machine overhauls and ensures final QC documentation is complete
- Lead inspections, signoffs, and reporting for major rebuilds
- Coordinate quality documentation and maintain compliance with QA standards
- Suggest and support process improvements
- Collaborate and maintain relationships with third-party inspectors
- Provide QC updates at production meetings and ensure consistency across projects
Qualifications/Requirements
- Experience supervising welding/fitting operations; Journeyperson Welder Ticket is a plus
- NDT Level II, CWB Level I and MT II CGSB certifications (or willingness to obtain)
- Solid understanding of CWB requirements and engineering specs
- Detail-oriented with strong reporting and documentation skills
- Proficient in MS Office and comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
- Strong communicator and proactive problem solver
- Valid driver’s license and able to access any mine site
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Additional Information
This posting reflects an existing vacancy within our organization. The position is currently open, and we are actively seeking a candidate for immediate placement. The successful applicant will fill a vital role that is ready to be stepped into without delay. Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used to assist with interview scheduling and other administrative tasks during the hiring process. However, AI is not used in candidate screening, evaluation, or selection decisions. All hiring decisions are made by our human hiring teams and your application will be reviewed and considered personally by one of them.
Accommodation during the recruitment process is available on request. While we appreciate all applicant submissions, only those considered to be most qualified will be contacted for further assessment.
Note to Recruiters: Komatsu and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Komatsu, directly or indirectly, will be considered Komatsu property. Komatsu will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written, and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.
At Komatsu (Joy Global Canada), we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences and contributions. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, or a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.
We recognize and honour the deep history, cultures, and traditions of the Indigenous Peoples and Nations across Turtle Island. As part of our ongoing journey toward reconciliation, we are committed to building respectful and meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities throughout Canada. We acknowledge that our team members live, work, and connect on the traditional and ancestral homelands of Indigenous Peoples, and we strive to do so with humility, awareness, and respect.