Welding Technician

Journeyman Level WelderUtilizing welding expertise, maintain mining equipment (haul trucks, loaders, dozers & other ancillary equipment) for open pit copper mining operations. Utilizes blueprints and sketches to layout, fabricate, construct or repair piping, ductwork, steel structures and plant equipment by cutting, welding, riveting and assembling ferrous and nonferrous plate, heavy sheet metal and structural shapes in both field and shop areas.Essential Functions:Journeyman level Welder position:Mig, Tig, GSMA, SMAW, FCAW, oxygen-acetylene cutting systems, and plasma torch systems.Ability to read prints, layout and fabricate, work from verbal communicationAble to operate metal fabrication equipment (shears, rolls, brakes, punch, saw, etc.)Able to pass Company welding testAbility and willing to work rotating shifts and rotating days off, if requiredAble to plan work to be performed by interpreting engineering drawings, sketches, work orders and verbal instructions.Able to make materials, supplies and tools list for the assigned work.Able to carry material and equipment to be used on the job.Ability to make simple and complex layouts for cutting, welding, shearing, punching and drilling per blueprints or specifications.Able to cut, forms, shapes, assembles, fabricates, weld, dismantles and installs using hand and power tools, welding, cutting and burning equipment as required in performing duties.Ability to rig material and equipment for lifting as required.Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.Equipment/Tools Required To Use:Impact wrenches, pneumatic air tools, pry bars, sledgehammer, overhead crane, metal shear, iron worker, power drills, grinders.Safety Equipment Required:Hard hat, safety glasses, goggles, face shield, steel toe shoes, hearing protection, respirator, seat belts (harness) and lanyard, gloves, life vest, rainsuit, leather jacket, leather sleeves.Work Conditions (Environment):Poor footing, hot and cold temperatures, heights (up to 150' above ground), restricted lighting, loud noise, confined spaces, wet, humid, dusty, windy, dirty, greasy areas, chemical fumes exposure. Must be able to walk over rough terrain, climb ladders/stairs, stand/sit, crouch, crawl, lie down for extended periods of time.Miscellaneous Requirements:Experience with Mining and heavy equipment repair preferredAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Minimum of 2 years' experience in all position welding, air/arc/gas cutting, gas welding, and working with various types of metals.Welding certification preferredMust provide own tools of the tradeHigh School Diploma/GEDValid Arizona Driver's LicenseBasic ability to speak, read and write EnglishASARCO LLC provides equal opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, actual or perceived disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by local, state, or federal law(s).Candidates must possess a current and valid driver's license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen.