Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Magris Talc•Cameron, MT

About The Position

Maintenance; service, repair, and modification of the mine’s heavy mobile equipment (HME) fleet. Ensures maximum availability of the mine’s HME fleet.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license
3+ years mechanic experience
Working knowledge of various techniques for removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing a variety of parts, components, and accessories.
Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory applying to HME
Able to use basic tools such as wrenches, sockets, torque wrenches, brake tools, and screwdrivers as well as test/measurement devices such as feeler gauges, depth gauges, circuit testers, micrometers, and dial indicators.
Able to read and interpret parts’ lists, manufacturer’s repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics.
Familiarity with cranes, hoists, and rigging techniques.
Must wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including gloves, hardhat, steel-toed boots, and safety eyewear as well as other as-needed PPE such as fall protection.
Requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, and crouching.
Able to work outside year-round.
Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Technical/vocational school completion and/or diesel mechanic certification preferred
Mining experience preferred, surface mining experience a plus.
Computer skills a plus
Welding experience and/or certification a plus
MSHA training a plus
First Aid and CPR training a plus

Responsibilities

Servicing mobile equipment (40% of the time):
Ensures compliance with company preventative maintenance practices/service schedules to ensure the operating efficiency of the equipment fleet(s). Planned maintenance for HME Mechanic II typically includes various hour-based services mid-life repairs, assists in overhauls and major rebuilds.
Performs service tasks which can include changing oil(s), adding fuel, steam cleaning vehicles and parts, changing parts and components such as wiper blades and filters.
Examines parts for damage or excessive wear.
Cleans, lubricates, and performs other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
Assists in the complete overhaul and rebuilding of major components such as engines, transmissions, radiators, torque converters, pump drives, final drives, differentials, brakes, suspensions, cylinders, and hydraulic systems.
Repair of mobile equipment (40% of the time)
Operates and inspects machines or heavy equipment to troubleshoot defects.
Assists in diagnosing faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
Repairs and replaces damaged or worn parts. Includes seals and shaft sealing rings, horns, wiring harnesses, starting switches, ignition distributors, sensors, fuel and water pumps; adjust voltage and current control units, engine idle, brakes, transmission linkages, battery cables, and engine components.
Assist in dismantling and reassembling heavy equipment.
Tests mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers’ specifications.
Modification of mobile equipment (5% of the time)
Installs after-market devices.
Fabricates and installs safety devices such as guarding, handrails, and catwalks.
Checks function of auto-lube and fire suppression devices.
Actively supporting/participating in the company’s Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) functions (5% of the time)
Involves performing HSEQ inspections, interactions, and reporting.
Achieves/maintains both personal and company compliance with HSEQ standards, policies, and procedures (e.g. isolation of equipment).
Perform other duties and functions as needed.