Apprentice - Mechanical

OceanaGold • Kershaw, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Apprentice - Mechanical role is an excellent way to join the Haile Gold Mine team and gain experience in heavy equipment mechanics in the mining industry.

Requirements

• On-the-job experience and vocational training
• Must be eligible to work in the USA

Nice To Haves

• Excellent and demonstrated commitment to safety & health, interacting with maintenance shop personnel to ensure activities are completed without compromise to the safety and health of all personnel.
• Focus on “visible felt leadership” spending at minimum 50% of time interacting with the technicians.
• Ensure key performance measures are actively reviewed with the technicians targeting fleet availability.
• Positive and enthusiastic team member, seeking to assist and mentor others.
• Rigorous and thorough management for completing scheduled / unscheduled activities to minimize the production impact of the equipment being down for maintenance activities.
• Actively and constructively communicate opportunities for improvement / development to technicians consistently updating individuals as to their current job performance.
• Maintain rigorous housekeeping habits of all maintenance work areas.
• Maintain maintenance shift reports, area inspections, planned general inspections, dispatch reporting data and employee evaluations.
• Maintain good working relationships with key vendors / manufacturers such as Linder (Komatsu), Blanchard (Cat)
• Provide technical support and training to the PM and repair technicians.
• Submit - at minimum - one Field Level Risk Assessment daily.

Responsibilities

• Performs required maintenance such as changing oil, greasing and replacing parts on a scheduled and unscheduled basis
• Operate pressure washer
• Wash heavy equipment
• Empty trash cans
• Performs other work required
• Perform all assigned tasks with limited supervision
• Performs all duties and activities in a manner that conforms to safety requirements

Benefits

• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401K, and more
• Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed