Mine Maintenance Mechanic (Shovel & Drill)

Mine Maintenance Mechanic (Shovel & Drill)

We are seeking a highly safe and dependable Mine Maintenance Mechanic to support the Shovel & Drill Department, to mechanically troubleshoot, maintain and repair components on production electric shovels and drills and other mining support equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Carry out preventative maintenance on electric shovels and drills.
• Carry out repairs on electric shovels and drills which include major component replacement and repair or rebuild.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Availability to work any shift, including weekends (shifts may be rotating, operations are 24/7/365)
• Ability to work in adverse climate/temperature environment.
• Ability to wear respirator in conditions of fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
• Ability to work in confined space.

Education & Experience:

• Completion of college program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Qualifications:

• Must have 4+ years experience in the maintenance of P&H mining shovels and PV rotary blasthole drills.
• Must understand prints and schematics to repair to OEM specification.
• Good communications skills (oral and written).

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Standing, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, carrying and moving items of up to 50 lbs and more
• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions; dusty, hot weather
• Ability to perform essential job functions in an environment with varied noise levels
• The job requires training or instruction in the area of environmental Awareness.
• This job requires training or instruction in the area of Safety & Health awareness including completion of the appropriate OSHA and/or MSHA training.

Offerings:

• Copper Price Bonus: Eligible for up to a $2,500 quarterly bonus.
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits: Effective on the date of hire.
• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance: Coverage provided at no cost to employees.
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan: Includes employer contribution/match to support your retirement savings.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for personal and professional issues.
• Internal Progression Opportunities: Focus on career development and internal promotions.
• Overtime Opportunities: Available as needed, providing additional earning potential.
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Vaccination Clinic
• Biometric and Health Screening Events onsite (no cost)
• Vanpool/Bus options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance - Employer Paid
• Short Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
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• Generous Vacation & Holiday Pay
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
  • After probation Under 5 years 80 hours paid vacation accrued annually
  • After 5 Years of Service 120 hours paid vacation accrued annually
  • After 12 Years of Service 160 hours paid vacation accrued annually
  • After 20 Years of Service 200 hours paid vacation accrued annually

The Mine Site is located 64 miles southeast of Phoenix and 70 miles northeast of Tucson. This job location offers a robust carpool/vanpool program and encourage employees to participate. Employees save more than 50% of their commuting costs while reading, sleeping or just enjoying the view.