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Employee Type: Regular
We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Dragline Welder/Mechanic to perform maintenance, welding, and mechanical repairs on draglines and other heavy mining equipment.
Job Description:
Essential Duties:
Ability to perform and report mechanical inspections of equipment and record data in forms, books, and computers.
Reading and comprehension of equipment parts books and manuals.
Demonstrate knowledge of reading and interpreting technical manuals, instructions, and equipment blueprints and schematics.
Willingness to use aerial lifting equipment to make elevated repairs.
Knowledge and troubleshooting abilities of air compressors and lube systems.
Must perform all job functions in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Must follow all state and federal environmental regulations.
Use of mechanical tooling and test instruments.
Accurate assessment of mechanical breakdowns.
Understanding of bearing, gearing, and drive components.
Weld all metals and understand metal properties.
Read and understand blueprints with the ability to assemble and fabricate parts from them.
Operate boom trucks, welding trucks, and forklifts.
Perform all phases of welding and cutting.
Locate and repair cracks in metal parts and structural members.
Perform assigned duties with little or no supervision.
Appropriate knowledge of occupational hazards and apply necessary safety precautions to perform assigned work.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Fluency in English is preferred, Bi-lingual is a plus.
Five years of verifiable experience in heavy equipment maintenance is preferred.
Knowledge of all phases of welding, cutting, air arcing, grinding, and an understanding of metal properties.
Knowledge of machine assemblies, bearings, gearing, seal, and rebuilding gear trains.
Knowledge and skill of millwright and pipe fitter procedures.
Must be able to operate company vehicles while maintaining a valid driving record (MVR) in good standing.
Ability to obtain and maintain a CDL license.
Education, Training, and Experience:
High School Diploma/GED
Mechanical technical training in vocational school or equivalent experience.
Minimum Requirements:
Prior dragline maintenance experience preferred.
Experience in heavy equipment maintenance a plus.
Practical knowledge of welding equipment and repair (certification preferred).
Clean MVR.
Ability to work rotating shifts.
EEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate. You must meet at least the specific minimum requirements listed above to be considered a qualified applicant.