Welder/Mechanic

Job Summary/Essential Functions: • . Inspect, trouble shoot, and perform the required welding on all equipment at the jobsite, • . Perform preventive maintenance and catastrophic failure repair. • Fuel and grease equipment when required. • Keep records of work performed. Special skills or Qualifications Required: . • Must have at least one year of experience in welding and repair of heavy diesel equipment and experience in hard surfacing and repair of ground engaging tools. • Must have the ability to do the following: -Weld in all positions (horizontal, vertical and overhead). -Properly use a torch, air arc, stick weld, and wire weld. -Have a working knowledge of MIG and TIG units and the different types of metals associated with mining equipment. • Must have at least one year of experience align boring and re-facing. • • . Must have basic math skills. • Must possess a valid driver's license. • Must possess a high school diploma or GED. Expectations: • Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision. • Must be able to communicate and coordinate with co-workers and supervisors. • Must follow Company, State and Federal regulations, plans and policies. • Must have high safety standards for self and others and wear required personal protective equipment. • • Must be able to read & understand Material Safety Data Sheets and be able to operate power tools, hand tools, etc. • Must be willing to work any assigned shift, overtime, weekends and holidays. Physical Requirements, Surface Operations: • Perform constant functions including walking, standing, travel up and down stairs and vertical ladders, working overhead, bending f01ward and twisting • Must have the ability to stand and squat without support for prolonged periods of time. ,• Must have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles. • Must have the ability to work from elevated positions, walk/climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on and off equipment and ladders (ascend/ descend 14' ve1iical ladder). • Must have the ability to lift/raise 10 - 50 lbs, without mechanical assistance frequently during the course of work shift. • Must be able to cany box, 2-handed, 50ft with a load of 50lbs. • Must be able to lift box, 2-handed, Floor to Shoulder with a load of 50lbs. • Must be able to lift box, 2-handed, 17" to 36" with a load of 501bs., • Must be able to work overhead with a load of 5lbs in each hand, • Must have adequate balance to safely work on 6" wide beams. • Must have the ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have rapid reflex movements of the arms and legs and good hand.to eye coordination. • Must have the ability to work in extreme conditions, including but not limited to changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise from low to high, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light, hot work environments and in a MSHA recognized confined work area. • Must be able to work with/in equipment with moderate to high levels of vibration. • Must have the ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA.

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