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Sandvik

Mining, rock excavation, metal cutting solutions

General Laborer - Operator

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry
Welland, ON, Canada
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsMachine & Process Operation

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions.
  • Ability to work in a variety of roles.
  • Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
  • Manual dexterity to operate a variety of machinery and equipment.
  • Ability to work in varying weather conditions and tolerate typical plant noises and smells.
Responsibilities
  • Clean and lubricate equipment, maintain the manufacturing area free from debris and dirt, and ready or put away tools as assigned.
  • Follow directions to operate machinery, hold or supply materials and tools, and load or unload items on machinery.
  • Perform a variety of manual tasks.
  • Assist with prepping machines for jobs.
  • Report issues to the supervisor or higher-level employees.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

About the company

Sandvik is a global engineering company focused on mining and rock excavation, rock processing, and metal cutting, supplying tools, machines, and related services. Its products perform material extraction, rock breaking, crushing, and precision cutting to help customers mine, process, and shape metals. It differentiates itself through a long history, deep specialization in its core domains, an integrated portfolio, and a strategy that keeps focus on core businesses while divesting non-core units like Alleima. Its goal is to help customers improve productivity, safety, and sustainability in heavy industry by providing reliable equipment, tools, and support.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Stockholms kommun, Sweden

Founded

1862

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 order intake hit SEK 37.8 billion, with 17% growth.
  • Q2 2026 adjusted EBITA margin reached 22.6%, proving pricing and mix strength.
  • Sandvik completed Diemme Filtration on September 1, 2026, expanding mining value-chain coverage.

What critics are saying

  • Machining restructuring through 2030 cuts 130 jobs and SE105 million annual savings distract execution.
  • Q2 2026 items affecting comparability reached SEK 582 million, exposing integration and impairment costs.
  • Autonomous drilling, filtration, and machining all face tough rivals like Epiroc, Caterpillar, and Metso.

What makes Sandvik unique

  • Sandvik owns mining equipment, rock processing, and machining platforms across one industrial stack.
  • AutoMine and Rio Tinto’s 2026 autonomous drilling integration deepens switching costs in mines.
  • Diemme Filtration adds dewatering and filter presses, extending Sandvik deeper into mine throughput.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Training Programs
  • Parental Leave
  • Wellness Program
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Performance Bonus
  • Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

20%

1 year growth

19%

2 year growth

19%
Sandvik Group
Sep 19th, 2026
Sandvik completes the acquisition of filter press manufacturer Diemme® Filtration

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Cision
Jun 23rd, 2026
Sandvik to acquire filter press manufacturer Diemme® Filtration

Sandvik has signed an agreement to acquire the Italy-based company Diemme® Filtration, a leading

Yahoo Finance
Jun 11th, 2026
Sandvik partners with Rio Tinto to integrate autonomous drilling systems across Australian mines

Sandvik has partnered with Rio Tinto to integrate its i-series surface drill rigs with Rio Tinto's Autonomous Drilling System. The collaboration will combine Sandvik's AutoMine automation technology with Rio Tinto's remote operations expertise to improve safety, productivity and system interoperability in open-pit mining. Development will be managed through Rio Tinto's Perth Operations Centre, beginning with testing at Sandvik's facility in Finland. Field trials will follow at Rio Tinto's Western Australian operations to evaluate performance against production targets. The project leverages existing autonomous infrastructure at Rio Tinto's iron ore sites and aligns with both companies' expansion plans, including Sandvik's recent copper mine equipment orders and Rio Tinto's $1.5 billion Quebec smelter expansion, due to complete by end-2026.

PR Newswire
Apr 22nd, 2026
Sandvik reports $3B revenue, 23% order intake growth in Q1 2026

Swedish engineering group Sandvik reported strong first-quarter results for 2026, with order intake rising 23% to SEK 36.8 billion and revenues increasing 15% to SEK 30.7 billion, both at fixed exchange rates and organically. The company's adjusted EBITA margin improved to 20.0% from 19.7% in the prior year period, whilst adjusted EBIT margin reached 18.6%, up from 18.0%. Adjusted profit before tax rose to SEK 5.5 billion from SEK 5.0 billion. Diluted earnings per share increased to SEK 3.09 from SEK 2.97, whilst adjusted diluted earnings per share reached SEK 3.27, up from SEK 3.01. Free operating cash flow stood at SEK 3.6 billion, down slightly from SEK 3.8 billion in the same quarter last year.

Cision
Apr 10th, 2026
Sandvik acquires majority stake in ultra-precision diamond tools manufacturer K&Y Diamond

Sandvik has acquired 80% of the Canada-based K&Y Diamond, a leading manufacturer of