Mechanic

$5000 Hiring Incentive

Maintenance Shop Mechanic

JOB DESCRIPTION

Diesel Mechanic Experience Preferred

The Maintenance Shop Mechanic is responsible for the performance of the following duties in a safe and productive manner:

Job Duties (Not Limited to):

• Perform the Oilers duties, daily lubrication tasks on all mobile equipment
• Perform regularly scheduled PM services and have knowledge of any and all current lubricants being used
• Complete preventive maintenance inspections of mobile and fixed equipment
• Maintain service equipment such as service trucks, fuel pumps, lubricant systems and other equipment needed to perform required duties
• Repair, rebuild and maintain equipment such as loaders, trucks, cranes, motor graders bulldozers, pumps, conveyors, jaw and cone crushers
• Dismantle and reassemble mobile, fixed and crushing equipment with some supervision
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges
• Perform troubleshooting and adjustments to all hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical (24V) equipment, mobile and fixed
• Replace defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions. Tests overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency
• Weld together metal components as specified by layout, blueprint, work order or oral instruction
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead position
• Cut metal plate or structural shapes, hard surface and air arcs
• Create work orders and job requests when necessary
• Maintain a clean and citation-free mine site environment
• Perform daily workplace and equipment safety inspections

Preferred Background/Education:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A vocational-technical college degree
• 1-3 years’ experience in equipment maintenance
• Basic computer knowledge

Physical Requirements

• Follow all procedures and safety measures to assure safe production
• Work in all conditions and environments, approximately 80% of job is outdoors

• Able to lift 65 lbs. on an occasional basis

• Able to walk up and down slopes and uneven ground daily

Workplace Requirements

• Work as a team member and communicate openly with others
• Self-directed and able to take leadership role on many projects
• Willing to stop work for safety concerns and always abide by safety best practices, policies and procedures
• Rotation of work assignments to maintain training
• Respirator use is required
• 5-5-4 Rotational Shift Schedule