$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
