Combination Welder / Maintenance Technician (Winnemucca, NV)

Orica•Winnemucca, NV

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Orica is seeking a Combination Welder/Maintenance Technician for their Specialty Mining Chemicals team in Winnemucca, NV. This role is responsible for performing welding and fabrication tasks to maintain, repair, and improve plant equipment and infrastructure, ensuring operational reliability and compliance with safety and quality standards. The position also requires a basic understanding of Maintenance Technician skills. Orica is a global leader in mining and civil blasting, established in 1874, with over 13,000 employees worldwide. They are focused on digital and automated technologies and have been recognized as a top company for women in transportation.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of welding experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Ability to work with carbon steel and stainless steel.
Strong understanding of safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying environmental conditions.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must be willing to certify in 1G-6G welding techniques

Nice To Haves

Certification in welding (AWS or equivalent), 1G – 6G plate and pipe, or the ability to pass the performance testing of each preferred.
Basic understanding of NDE.
Stainless, and/or carbon welding certification preferred.
Proficient in TIG, MIG, and stick welding techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform welding, cutting, and fabrication on plant equipment, piping systems, and structural components.
Read, interpret, and update blueprints, technical drawings, weld maps, and welding symbols.
Understand, inspect, and maintain welding tools and equipment to ensure good welding practices and safe operation.
Plan welding work, order and assemble parts, materials, and consumables for welding jobs.
Qualify and follow weld procedures.
Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to minimize downtime.
Follow Orica’s safety protocols, including PPE requirements and hazard identification.
Maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and preventive maintenance programs.
Review planned work with the supervisor ahead of time to limit downtime during the assembly process.
Provide accurate and fast estimates on task completions when requested.
Assist in controlling site fixed costs by following or proposing lean methodology for expenditures.
Consider alternative solutions.
Basic computer knowledge to be able to manage documentation.
Adheres to all company safety protocols.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription Drug – Two (2) plans to choose from
Dental – One (1) plan to choose from
Vision – One (1) plan to choose from
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Company provided Employee Assistance Program
401(k) + Company Match – 100% vested on first day.
Company provided Bonding Leave
Accrued Paid Time Off
Paid Sick & Safe Time
Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays