Inexperienced Scraper Technician

Job Description

Job Description

This position is located in Eighty-Four, Pennsylvania . We are seeking hard working, motivated individuals. If you are interested in pursuing a career with great potential, we want you!

Maintain and install conveyor belt equipment in and around underground coal mines and on the surface. Provides scheduled and emergency/unscheduled repairs to conveyor systems. Complies with all government regulatory requirements, including but not limited to OSHA, MSHA and DOT. Performs duties assigned by management as needed.

Pay Type: Hourly

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Weekly visual inspections
• Performing routine and preventative maintenance to conveyor belts
• Installing new or used conveyor belt components
• Welding knowledge/skill
• Mechanically inclined
• Reads/interprets equipment manuals/work orders
• Conducts conveyor system troubleshooting
• Basic knowledge in reading of blueprints and of customers conveyor systems
• Demonstrates proper rigging and signaling for hoisting operations
• Efficiently observe conveyor system operations to detect defects or component malfunction
• General fabrication and layout abilities
• Follows instructions under the leadership of the Crew Lead to ensure all aspects of the job are covered to avoid any time-consuming delays as well as hazard and/or task training that may be required before the task begins
• Ensures equipment is maintained in proper working order to avoid injury and work areas are kept clean/free of hazards which may endanger the health/safety of any employee
• Performs work according to instructions from Crew Lead to ensure quality and satisfaction is achieved.
• Must possess basic belt maintenance and or conveyor belt knowledge
• Applicants must have a fundamental understanding of conveyance systems and have the ability to safely perform tasks such as installing new or used conveyor components

Experience

• One to three (1-3) years of conveyor belt experience, preferred
• Up to one (1) years of mining experience, preferred
• Familiarity conveyor belt systems
• Up to one (1) years of welding/fabrication
• Good housekeeping practices

Job Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Reliable transportation
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Effective communication is required
• Performs related duties as assigned by supervision
• Promotes safety throughout the team
• Work well in a team environment
• Safety operates equipment needed to perform job tasks
• Ability to travel
• Must be able to work safely and effectively as part of a team or independently
• Must have or be able to obtain all Federal and State underground and surface certifications and successfully complete industry approved training courses
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in different units of measurement (whole numbers, common fractions and decimals)
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to read and interpret metal rule
• Must be able to successfully pass a post offer drug test and background check
• Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship

JOB SCHEDULE AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed or as schedule requires (subject to applicants religious practices)
• Must be able to work a rotating shift schedule on a 24/7 basis (subject to the applicants religious practices)
• Ability/willingness to work any shift assigned
• Ability to lift floor-to-waist and waist-to-overhead
• Ability to push/pull as needed
• Standing, bending, step climbing, crawling and working overhead
• Ability to perform heavy labor and lifting 50+ lbs. on a regular basis and the capability of moving 100+ lbs., is necessary.

Benefits

• 401k with 6% employer match for eligible employees
• Employee Savings Plans for eligible employees
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision & Rx benefits
• Basic Life/ADD Insurance; optional Term Life, Accidental Life Insurance
• Additional Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance benefits for eligible employees
• Short and Long-Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
• 100% employer paid apprentice miner training
• Monthly & annual bonus plans for eligible employees
• Paid holidays & paid vacation