Mill Mechanic

POSITION OVERVIEW

To inspect, troubleshoot, repair and maintain machinery and structural parts in the Concentrator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Systems, crushers, ball mills, semi-autogenous mills, screen decks, compressors, filter drums, horizontal and vertical centrifugal pumps, flotation, classifiers and lubrication systems
• Perform mechanical and lubrication preventative maintenance: Identify potential failures/ noises / wear on agitators, rotors, belts, pulleys, and gear boxes
• Prioritize and make decisions regarding equipment repair as needed
• Performs welding (Stick, Tig) as part of maintenance/repairs
• May operate equipment such as: Forklifts, overhead cranes, pneumatic air tools, and small mobile equipment
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work area and performing work area inspections
• Experience working on gear/shaft alignments
• Maintenance and repair of large conveyors in concentrator environment.
• Willingness and ability to work rotating shifts in a 24/7/365 operation

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Other tasks as may be required to maintain mechanical operations.
• Train and mentor other employees

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures in English

• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• Ability read and use schematics and blue prints
• Time management skills
• Requires manual dexterity in the use of hand tools.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two (2) years' experience in Mill mechanical/maintenance or a combination of education and experience in industrial mechanical repair and maintenance
• Previous experience operating larger than twenty (20) ton mobile crane
• Certified in welding (MIG, TIG, Stick, Arc)

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY

• 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.

A core value of ASARCO LLC is "Safety First." The Company is committed to help employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the most safe, inclusive, socially and environmentally responsible manner practicable. Employee safety and health, both on and off the job, are critically important to the Company. Therefore, ASARCO LLC requires employees to have and effectively demonstrate good working knowledge of modern safety systems. Each employee will take prime responsibility for ensuring that s/he works within all required safety procedures and processes.

ASARCO LLC is an equal opportunity employer. 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 (hair analysis).

ASARCO LLC offers an excellent low cost benefits package for medical/prescription/ dental/vision, disability coverage, life insurance and other optional coverage and 401(k) plan with company match.

The Ray mine is located 64 miles southeast of Phoenix and 70 miles northeast of Tucson. We have 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.