Job Location (Short): Sparwood, British Columbia, CAN, V0B 2G0

Requisition ID: 36370

Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position

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 $61.70/ hour. 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.

Paid vacation

Company-supplied tools

4/5 Rating on Glassdoor

Ability to be a part of an exciting, creative company developing new state-of-the-art technology and equipment

Please visit our website https://www.komatsu.com/careers/ for more information.

Job Overview
Where skill meets horsepower. Where precision keeps the big iron moving.

If you know your way around a line boring setup like most folks know their coffee machine, we want you. This isn’t a sit-back-and-watch role—it’s hands-on, high-precision, and full-throttle. You’ll be cutting, shaping, testing, and tweaking metal like a boss, turning repaired and worn our parts into serious machinery that keeps industries moving. If you want work you can point to and say I built that, this is your next move.

Reports to: Supervisor, Field Service
Shift: 7x7, rotation of days/nights
Allowances:



Additional allowances may be associated with this position due to location
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: Up to 25%
Relocation: This position does not offer relocation

Key Job Responsibilities

Set up and operate portable line boring, flange facing, shaft machining, and drilling equipment

Machine and restore worn bores, pin locations, bearing fits, and other critical components to required tolerances

Support Heavy Duty Mechanics during major equipment rebuilds, component changeouts, and structural repairs

Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and repair procedures

Measure components using precision instruments including micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and bore gauges

Verify dimensions and ensure repairs meet OEM and customer requirements

Maintain machining equipment, tooling, and work areas in a safe and organized manner

Build and maintain positive working relationships with customers and site personnel

Qualifications/Requirements

Journeyperson Machinist ticket required (Red Seal preferred)

Experience operating portable machining equipment and performing field machining repairs

Strong understanding of precision measurement practices and machining tolerances

Experience using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, dial indicators, and precision measuring tools

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, and repair specifications

Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify and resolve equipment issues independently

Experience supporting maintenance activities on heavy equipment, mining equipment, or industrial machinery is considered an asset

Comfortable working outdoors and in active mining environments

Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills

Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

Customer-focused with strong communication and interpersonal skills

No restrictions for access to mine sites

Valid class 5 driver's license

Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs unassisted

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 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 .

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📌 Journeyperson Machinist, Field Services (British Columbia)
🏢 Komatsu America
📍 British Columbia