Mechanic Technician - A

Duties And Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complex equipment and apply best practices to successfully repair and maintain top of the line mining equipment.
• Painting and carpentry work.
• Aid in training those with lesser skills and may maintain firefighting equipment.
• Frequently direct the works of others of equal or lower classification.
• Operate all plant tools, read, and work from most blueprints and interpret construction knowledge of shop mathematics.
• Perform routine tasks such as greasing, oiling, cleaning, and inspection of equipment, buildings, and attachments.
• Locate and remedy trouble in most of the plant’s various machines, equipment, and installations in the field of the skill or skills in which he is proficient.
• Keep working area clean, neat, and orderly, and tools clean and in good repair.
• Perform other duties of a related nature, as directed.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must be a qualified Journeyman Mechanic with at least (3) years training and experience.
• One-year general shop experience and one year in a specialty.
• Must be able to obtain an appropriate blasting license at the time of hire / qualification and maintain during employment.
• Able to cut and weld on various types of metal – weld vertical and overhead and operate and use diesel welder.
• Must be able to operate mobile equipment, such as a forktruck, crane, and winch truck.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Able to repair and troubleshoot diesel engines, belt conveyors, mobile equipment, hydraulic equipment, pumps, and other equipment – complete the necessary reports on equipment.
• Ability to independently solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Work Environment

• High degree of attention required to prevent injury to self and coworkers; promote safe workplace.
• Must be able to work safely in varying temperatures in mine workplace, and outside year round.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to wear steel-toed shoes and safety glasses.
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary.
• Must be able to work at heights as required.
• Must be 21 or older and obtain a Blasters License with ATF clearance.