Mechanic

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds and maintains power equipment, such as cranes, wheel loaders, conveyors, bulldozers, personnel transport vehicles, pumps.
• Operate and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects, dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools, examines parts for damage or excessive wear.
• Weld broken parts and structural members.
• Check and fill fluid levels, service lube points and performs routine preventative maintenance.

• Inspect and perform daily routine housekeeping as necessary to ensure a clean and safe work area.
• Complete assigned paperwork accurately and turn in work log at the end of each shift.
• Work safely, responsibly and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Is alert to hazards and changing conditions on all mine property.
• Must be able to cross-train and multi-task with varied skill sets and functions.
• Must be able to perform incidental tasks as required to complete the larger task.
• Complete assigned paperwork accurately and turn in work log at the end of each shift.
• Communicate with supervisor and others as warranted, regarding the safe completion of assigned tasks.
• Communicate with management any situation that may affect safety of any employee or other issues that affect production or quality of product.
• Trouble shoot and repair electrical and hydraulic systems in a timely and craftsmanship like manner.
• Utilize technical drawing and testing equipment.
• Obtain replacement parts, install and/or make repairs.
• Direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment
• Perform work of the craft in a rapid and efficient manner under extreme conditions.
• Train co-workers and new members of the team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school diploma/ GED required.
• Accredited diesel engine mechanic certification proficient continuous miner mechanical maintenance.
• 1-year CAT SIS Program preferred experience.
• 5+ years of experience working in an industrial shop or mining environment required.
• 5+ years heavy equipment mechanic experience required.
• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous.
• Must be familiar with some but not limited to the following types of equipment, sub-systems, support equipment and related systems: cranes, loaders, haul trucks, conveyors, bulldozers, personnel transport vehicles, pumps, compressors and pneumatic tools.
• Able to operate vehicles and equipment for testing and troubleshooting before and after performing maintenance activities
• Capable of repairing equipment to OEM standards.
• Must be able to diagnose system malfunctions, isolate causes, and correct deficiencies.
• Must be able to dismantles and reassembles equipment.
• Have a working knowledge of how to operate lifting devices, hand and pneumatic tools. Repair and replace components, engines, transmission, and sub-assemblies.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer programs.
• Must have demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to speak, comprehend, and read English.

Physical requirement

• Must be able to work safely in varying temperatures in production/warehouse workplace and outside year-round.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50+ pounds regularly.
• Must comply with and wear all PPE.